Marijuana/Other Drug Charges
Drug Charges Attorney in Fairfax County
Marijuana Possession and Distribution Lawyer in Northern Virginia
At Thomas B. Haddock, Attorney at Law, I defend clients who have been charged with misdemeanor drug crimes in Fairfax and Northern Virginia. While not as severe as the penalties for a conviction for felony drug charges, the penalties associated with a conviction for a misdemeanor drug charge can still have severe consequences, including jail time.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a misdemeanor drug crime, including possession or distribution of drugs, it is important to contact an experienced lawyer right away. Law enforcement and state prosecutors begin their investigation from the second you are arrested. They start building their case while you are sitting in the back of a police car. You cannot afford to waste more time by delaying your decision to call an attorney.
I have the experience necessary to provide an effective criminal defense at all phases of your case. My experience improves your chances of a positive resolution. In every case involving misdemeanor drug charges, there are important actions that can be taken to increase your chances of success.
Illegal Searches and Seizures
One of the first actions that I take when I am representing a client on a drug charge (such as marijuana possession) is to gather information from you and any of your witnesses. This includes an inquiry into how the police obtained their evidence to determine whether there are any violations of a person's Fourth Amendment right against illegal search and seizure.
Even if the evidence was lawfully seized, however, does not mean that you are guilty. I will investigate your case in order to understand what happened and whether or not the charges against you are substantiated. If they are not valid, I will aggressively fight for your rights and defend you in court.
