Ask Yourself…

A. Did law enforcement violate your rights during a search?
In many cases, officers search individuals without consent, a valid warrant, or probable cause. When this happens, we file the appropriate Motion to Suppress or Motion to Dismiss to prevent illegally obtained evidence from being used against you.

B. Did law enforcement illegally stop or seize you?
At times, officers stop individuals or vehicles without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. If an unlawful stop occurred, we can file motions to exclude any evidence obtained as a result of that stop.

C. Did law enforcement violate your rights when taking a statement?
If you gave a statement to law enforcement, the prosecution must meet strict legal requirements for it to be admissible. For example, if officers questioned you while you were in custody without providing proper Miranda warnings, the court cannot use that statement again

st you. Additionally, the law excludes statements that were not given freely and voluntarily. In other words, if officers used deception or promises to obtain your statement, the court may rule it inadmissible.

D. Did you actually possess the drugs?
In many drug cases, the accused does not have drugs in “actual possession.” Instead, law enforcement often claims “constructive possession.” However, numerous defenses exist when the facts do not support actual possession. Accordingly, we carefully review every detail to dete

rmine whether those defenses apply.

E. Are there options available to avoid a conviction?
In many cases, yes.

For instance, you may qualify for Drug Court, an intensive outpatient treatment program. Through successful completion, we have helped many clients obtain dismissals of their charges.
Additionally, some individuals qualify for Pretrial Intervention programs.
In other situations, we may negotiate a resolution that results in a withhold of adjudication, meaning the court does not enter a formal conviction.

Experienced Legal Guidance Matters

Because drug cases are complex, securing experienced legal counsel is critical. With more than 60 years of combined experience defending drug charges, The Byrd Law Firm provides strategic, thorough representation focused on protecting your rights and helping you avoid a permanent conviction.