When you’re facing drug charges in the greater Philadelphia area, our attorneys can help you prepare and present the strongest defense possible to the charges against you. Fighting the charges can result in a not guilty verdict or a significantly better outcome than you may face simply by pleading guilty to the charges. However, it’s up to you to take action to prepare your defense. A drug charge is an adversarial proceeding. You must aggressively build and present your case.
That’s exactly what the drug crime lawyers of Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo do best. We help you thoroughly research and investigate your claim. We prepare the strongest defenses possible and implement them aggressively. When you work with our drug crime attorneys, we present every defense available for the charges against you. Our team leaves no stone unturned as we defend you.
How to fight drug charges in Pennsylvania
How to fight drug charges in Pennsylvania depends on the charges against you and your personal goals. There may be more than one way to reach a successful resolution to your claim. In some cases, it’s best to take your case to trial. Our attorneys are aggressive, determined trial lawyers who are comfortable in the courtroom and thoroughly trained in court procedures. We don’t back away from a fight.
In other cases, it may be best to resolve your case in another way. We might bring a preliminary motion and ask the court to dismiss the charges against you without a trial and over the district attorney’s objection. Alternatively, we might negotiate with the district attorney for a favorable plea resolution. In some cases, you may qualify to participate in diversion and deferral programs that can work to your advantage. Our lawyers work to give you favorable options and help you understand the pros and cons so that you can make the best decisions for you.
Possible defenses to drug charges
Here are some possible defenses to drug charges:
- Facts do not meet the elements of the offense
- Lack of distribution/Lack of possession
- Constitutional violations
- Violations in police procedures
- Someone planted the drugs on you
- The substance is not drugs
- The police never seized/tested the drugs
- Entrapment
- Witness inconsistencies
- Medical marijuana
- Diversion/Deferral programs
