If you’re charged with a drug offense, including drug possession, consult a criminal defense attorney immediately. Attorney Donohue will gather all of the evidence to build a solid case for your defense. Contact Donohue Law right now to make an appointment.

Pennsylvania drug cases can include allegations of simple possession, possession with intent to deliver, delivery and possession of drug paraphernalia. The precise charge matters because the Commonwealth must prove the elements of the particular offense. The type and amount of substance, where it was found, who had access to the location, and other evidence surrounding alleged possession or intent may be significant.

Drug prosecutions frequently depend on evidence obtained from a person, vehicle, home or other location. Depending on the facts, a defense attorney may examine the basis for a stop or detention, consent, a search warrant, the scope of a search and whether evidence was lawfully seized. Laboratory identification and the Commonwealth’s ability to connect the alleged drugs to the accused can also require careful review.

What should I do after a drug arrest? Avoid discussing the facts of the case with anyone other than your attorney. A defense lawyer can review the stop, search, seizure, laboratory evidence and the specific substance and quantity alleged.

Can evidence from a search be challenged? Depending on the circumstances, a defense may involve whether police had lawful grounds for a stop, search or seizure and whether evidence should be suppressed. The answer is highly fact-specific.

Why does the exact charge matter? Pennsylvania drug cases can involve different offenses and potential penalties depending on the alleged conduct and substance. The charging documents and evidence should be reviewed carefully.