There is no such thing as a small drug charge. A conviction for drug possession or possession of drugs, including possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and possession of heroin, as well as of possession of drug paraphernalia, can have significant and lasting consequences. In addition to the possibility of jail time, prison time or probation, a drug paraphernalia or possession charge can have a lasting impact on your employment opportunities. Drug related convictions also carry a mandatory driver’s license suspension, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the offense.
If you have been charged with drug possession or possession of drugs, including possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine or possession of heroin, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia or any other drug charge in Columbus, Marysville, Delaware or any other city in Central Ohio, including a school campus, such as The Ohio State University, we encourage you to contact our drug crime attorney, Michael S. Probst. He has been a criminal defense attorney since 1999, and he handles all drug charges, including:
Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, our criminal defense worked as an assistant prosecutor. This experience as an assistant prosecutor has provided him with invaluable experience, especially in drug cases. Misdemeanor and felony drug charges are one of the most common types of criminal charges that prosecutors deal with, as well as OVI/DUI/DWI charges.
We understand the issues that are most critical in drug offense cases, such as search and seizure issues, motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence, search warrant validity, vehicle stops, probable cause and more. Perhaps most important is our attorney’s knowledge of different plea agreements and alternatives that may allow you to protect your record and limit your exposure to adverse consequences and penalties.
A conviction for a drug offense, including possession or possession of drug paraphernalia, can result in significant and lasting consequences. These include the possibility of jail time, prison time, or probation, as well as a lasting impact on your employment opportunities. Furthermore, drug-related convictions carry a mandatory driver’s license suspension.
Michael S. Probst handles all drug charges, representing both adults and juveniles in all misdemeanor, felony, state, and federal charges. These include:
He has been a criminal defense attorney since 1999. Prior to this, he worked as an assistant prosecutor, which provided him with invaluable experience, especially in handling drug cases.
Critical issues include search and seizure challenges, motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence, questioning search warrant validity, and arguments regarding vehicle stops and probable cause. The attorney’s knowledge of different plea agreements and alternatives is also important to protect your record.
You should exercise your right to remain silent and decline to answer questions or provide a statement. Do not consent to any searches. You must contact an experienced Columbus criminal defense attorney immediately to protect your rights before speaking to investigators.
For less serious drug charges, a sentence may include penalties other than incarceration, particularly if you have a limited criminal history. However, more serious drug offenses come with a presumption of imprisonment unless the court finds that non-prison penalties would adequately protect the public and punish the offender.
To speak with a criminal defense attorney about drug possession charges or any other drug-related charge, call 614-232-8890 or contact us by email.
