Illegal Sale, Trafficking or Distribution of Drugs
Having an experienced and aggressive defense attorney is critical if you have been charged with the illegal sale or distribution of drugs. An experienced attorney will have dealt with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies many times. This experience is invaluable in seeking the suppression of illegally obtained evidence, aggressively negotiating for a favorable plea agreement or seeking a not guilty verdict at trial.
Drug charges carry severe penalties, but there are a number of ways a defense attorney can improve the position of their clients. The law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland has helped many clients facing drug charges protect their rights.
We represent clients in Salt Lake City and throughout the state of Utah in all drug related matters, including:
- Drug trafficking and sales: Meth/marijuana/cocaine/controlled substances
- Illegal distribution or sales of prescription drugs
- Meth labs, marijuana cultivation and other drug manufacturing charges
- Drug possession
- Possession with intent to distribute
Our lawyers are able to represent people facing misdemeanor or felony drug charges. To contact us at our Salt Lake City office, call 801.456.2211.
New Supreme Court Precedent: The recent United States Supreme Court case, Arizona vs. Gant, limited the ability of law enforcement to search a vehicle. No longer can the police make a warrantless search of a vehicle after a suspect has been detained. This case will have a major impact on drug cases throughout Utah and the United States.
Suppressing Evidence, Preparing for Trial
Prosecutors know that drug charges are often hard to prove because key witnesses often lack credibility. In many instances, important witnesses are drug addicts or informants who have a reason to cooperate with police in the hope of avoiding criminal prosecution themselves.
In addition, tape recordings and video taped footage that allegedly supports a drug trafficking charge is often of such poor quality that jurors find it difficult to support a guilty verdict. An important step to defending your rights against drug charges is to retain an attorney with a reputation as an aggressive and passionate advocate. If the prosecution knows that you have an attorney who is ready and willing to take a case to trial, your chances for a more favorable result increase significantly.
Our attorneys have earned a reputation for being tough minded defense lawyers who are not afraid to take a case to trial. In many cases, we have been able to obtain favorable results for our clients without the necessity of trial precisely because the prosecution knows that we are willing to take a case to court if necessary to protect our client's rights.
Contact Us
To speak with a Salt Lake City defense attorney, contact the law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland.
