Spokane Drug Charges Attorney
Defending Against Drug Charges in Eastern Washington
Drug charges can range from federal felony charges to state misdemeanor charges. Whether you have been accused of committing a felony or misdemeanor for drug possession, drug trafficking or a conspiracy drug charge, obtain legal help from a highly skilled Spokane drug charges defense lawyer.
A conviction for a felony drug crime can result in a lengthy prison sentence, heavy financial penalties, and a long-lasting criminal record. I am defense attorney Gerald Smith offering more than 17 years of experience. When you enlist me as your attorney, I will act quickly by investigating the prosecution's evidence against you. I file the right legal motions to suppress illegal evidence. Contact my law firm today for strong advocacy and legal counsel.
Offering an Aggressive Defense Strategy Against Drug Charges
At the Law Offices of Gerald R. Smith, I am committed to helping you stay out of prison and avoid property forfeitures. I apply my years of experience and legal knowledge to develop an aggressive defense strategy against state and federal drug charges, including:
- Marijuana possession
- Illegal possession of prescription drugs and date rape drugs
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Distribution or trafficking of cocaine, heroin, and other illegal substances
- Manufacturing meth and other illegal substances
- School zone violations
I am an experienced trial attorney who will quickly conduct an investigation into the allegations against you. Part of my focus is to determine if law enforcement failed to obtain a search and seizure warrant or acted outside of the search warrant's terms. I will fight for the charges to be dismissed or reduced based on any violations of your constitutional rights or procedural error made by law enforcement. I will also motion to suppress any questionable or contradictory evidence. My approach is to evaluate every angle possible to help mitigate potential damages.
Handling Property Forfeitures and Drug Charges
Under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO), as well as state and local legislation, law enforcement can seize property acquired with illegal drug money. Typically, property forfeitures are not initiated in drug cases unless someone is charged with manufacturing or smuggling illegal drugs and narcotics. However, the authorities have been known to seize cars, boats, trucks, or cabins found to have drugs in them. In other case, federal authorities may freeze the accused bank accounts.
Forfeiture proceedings are civil proceedings. This means that even if you are found not guilty of the crimes you are charged with, you can still lose the civil forfeiture trial brought against you by the government. I have the legal knowledge and skills to effectively handle drug charges connected to property forfeitures.
Contact an Experienced Possession and Drug Trafficking Defense Attorney
When you hire me to represent you, I work directly with you throughout the duration of your defense. You will never be handed off to an associate or a paralegal. I rely on expert testimony from medical and legal professionals to present a clear defense for the prosecution to take seriously. By fighting hard to protect your future, the prosecutor is more likely to reduce the charges or penalties.
If you facing drug charges, contact my law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation. I am committed to leveling the playing field against you. For more background information, reference my resource guide on criminal defense.