Drug Charges Carry Consequences You Can’t Ignore.
A drug arrest can turn your life upside down in an instant. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, a one-time mistake, or a more serious accusation, the stakes are high — your freedom, your reputation, and your future are on the line.
Being charged with a drug offense is scary. The consequences can be life-altering, even if you made a one-time mistake. A conviction can follow you for years—impacting your job prospects, education, housing, and more.
At Michael & Associates, our goal is simple: no jail, no record, no lifelong consequences. In 2025, we’ve maintained a 100% client satisfaction rate in drug-related cases across the regions we serve.
Individual Attention
If you’re facing charges for drug possession or another narcotics-related offense, you need a legal team that knows how to dismantle the prosecution’s case—from how police conduct searches to how evidence is handled and presented.
When you hire Michael & Associates, you’re not hiring just one attorney. You’re getting an entire team of seasoned professionals, including:
- Former prosecutors who understand how cases are built
- Former judges, magistrates, and even FBI
- Attorneys with decades of experience in criminal defense
- Strategic thinkers who collaborate on every case
We take pride in building strong defenses tailored to each client’s unique situation. Our #1 goal is case dismissal.
We Defend Against All Types of Drug Charges
Whether you’re accused of possessing a small amount of weed or facing more serious allegations like drug manufacturing or distribution, we have the experience and resources to help.
Common charges include:
- Possession of marijuana, THC products, or other controlled substances
- Possession without a prescription (e.g., Adderall, Xanax, Oxycodone)
- Possession with intent to distribute
- Manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance
- Trafficking, transport, or sale of illegal drugs
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Delivery of a controlled substance to a minor
- Possession of chemicals with intent to manufacture
- Charges involving synthetic drugs or THC derivatives
Changing Drug Laws, Complex Enforcement
Marijuana and THC laws are evolving nationwide. What’s legal in one state could still result in a felony charge in another.
Even low-dose, hemp-derived edibles or vape products—which may be legal federally—can lead to criminal charges depending on how they’re weighed and interpreted. In many jurisdictions, weight-based laws mean that one edible or vape cartridge could push your case into felony territory.
There’s also often no reliable field test to determine the legality of some THC products, which means you could be arrested for a product that’s technically legal.
What You Need to Know About Drug Penalties
Drug offenses are often classified based on:
- The type of substance involved
- The quantity in possession
- Whether you intended to distribute or sell the substance
- Your criminal history
Penalties can range from misdemeanors with fines to felony convictions carrying years in prison and steep fines.
While the exact penalty you face depends on state and local laws and the details of your case, they can range from a misdemeanor with a fine all the way to a first-degree felony, which could include up to 99 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.
Legal Defenses to Drug Charges
We begin every case by examining the circumstances of your arrest:
- Was the search legal?
- Did law enforcement have probable cause?
- Were your rights violated?
- Was the substance really in your possession?
- Was the evidence handled properly?
Common defense strategies include:
- Illegal search and seizure – Evidence obtained improperly may be excluded
- Lack of intent – You didn’t knowingly possess the substance
- Unlawful traffic stop or arrest
- No actual possession – Someone else may have owned the drugs
- Medical or prescription use
- Police misconduct or entrapment
We challenge every step of the process—from the arrest through the chain of evidence—to protect your rights and your future.
Don’t Let One Mistake Define Your Life
A drug charge does not have to become a conviction. At Michael & Associates, we provide strategic, compassionate defense for people facing charges across the country. Our team is committed to helping you reclaim your future and put this chapter behind you—for good.
Call us or request a free, confidential consultation today. We’re available 24/7 to discuss your options.