Drug charges are among the most common and serious criminal offenses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The attorneys at Altman & Altman, LLP have been handling such cases with diligence and success for more than 50 years. There are many avenues in which a drug case can be successfully defended, including, but not limited to motions to dismiss, motions to suppress evidence, defense verdicts and favorable plea arrangements.

Drug Crimes

Altman & Altman handles all types of drug crimes, charges and cases including, but not limited to the following:

• Drug possession cases
  
• Drug possession with intent to sell & drug manufacturing
  
• Drug trafficking cases
  
• Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent to sell
  
• School zone drug violations 
• Federal Drug Crimes
  

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, drugs are broken down into five classes from Class A drug offenses, which are the most serious, to Class E drug offenses. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers have represented the citizens of the Commonwealth for the past four decades. Below please find a more detailed explanation of each drug class:

• Class A Drugs - Heroin, Morphine, GHB, and Special K
• Class B Drugs - Cocaine, LSD, Oxycontin, Ecstasy, Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, and PCP or Angel Dust
• Class C Drugs - Clonazempam, Vicodin and Valium
• Class D Drugs - Marijuana
• Class E Drugs - Codeine, Morphine, and Opium

Drug charges can carry very stiff sentences including mandatory jail sentences and loss of driving privileges. A criminal record concerning any drug crime can greatly affect a client for potentially the rest of his/her life. Having a drug offense on one’s record can greatly affect that person’s ability to obtain a job, get into school and/or obtain a scholarship. It can also affect one’s ability to enter into any branch of the armed services. Finally, a drug related offense on one’s record can affect that person’s ability to obtain citizenship in the United States and/or can result in deportation.

It is imperative to retain an attorney at the earliest possible time in order to ensure that the attorney can explore all avenues available to you. The attorneys at Altman & Altman have successfully handled all types of drug and drug-related cases in district, superior, and federal courts throughout Massachusetts and are ready to help you.

If you or a loved one has been charged of a drug crime or are being investigated for a drug crime, call the experienced criminal defense attorneys of Altman & Altman for a free, confidential consultation. Our defense attorneys are available around the clock and on weekends to provide immediate counsel. Contact Altman & Altman today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

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