Drug Offense Representation in St. Louis, MO
Drug cases are some of the most common ones around, and here at The Law Office of Eric V. Barnhart, we know just how to handle them for your benefit. Drugs are a pervasive problem in this country, but drug-related crimes vary greatly. Some crimes, such as possession, are misdemeanors in many cases, while others, like dealing, can be much more severe.
Focused on Avoiding Conviction
Regardless of the scope of the allegations brought against you, our team will fight tirelessly to help you avoid conviction. A drug conviction can prevent people from getting jobs in the future or even hinder them from obtaining licenses that allow them to pursue their dreams, so we take every case in this field incredibly seriously.
Our Process for Handling Drug Cases
There are several ways to approach a drug case, and we constantly examine every option to choose the best one for you. We start by seeing if our client is struggling with substance abuse addiction, which can result in a non-prosecution plan focused on getting well. We analyze the case to see if we can win a motion to suppress the drugs because of violating the 4th amendment search and seizure law.
Analysis of The Charge
We also look at the case to see how the drugs were found. If they were discovered in a common area of a home, it might be possible to prove that the drugs were someone else's, as the prosecutor must prove that you "knowingly possessed" the drugs. If they were found in a car, on the other hand, you could argue that someone else with access to the car left them behind as well. No matter the intricacies of the case, you can trust us to check every option so that you can have the best outcome possible.