Virginia Beach Possession Lawyer
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Many people are under the false assumption that a possession charge is not a serious criminal charge. This is not true. If you have been charged with drug possession involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, Ecstasy, or meth, you could be facing serious penalties that include significant prison time.
If a large enough amount of the drug was present or if other circumstances exist to suggest that the drugs were not for personal use, the defendant may face drug trafficking or distribution charges. At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, our Virginia Beach possession lawyer understands the severity of drug possession charges. We work hard on behalf of clients facing criminal charges, examining all potential defense options.
Contact us to reach a Virginia Beach possession attorney and to learn how we can help defend you against possession charges.
Get the Solid Defense You Need
Many possession charges require mandatory minimum sentencing, which establishes a minimum prison sentence to those convicted of a drug crime. Possessing Schedule I drugs, (such as heroin and Ecstasy) or schedule II drugs (such as methamphetamine and cocaine) is a felony crime that can require a prison sentence of up to 10 years. Possessing a small amount of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor crime that may require driver's license suspension, up to $500 in fines, and up to 30 days in jail.
We Know the Technical Defenses
Similar to DWI law in Virginia, possession cases have a lot of nuances and legal technicalities. For instance, police cannot presume possession of narcotics based on finding the drugs in the same vehicle as the driver.
As your Virginia Beach criminal defense lawyers, we ask the right questions, such as:
- Did you actually possess the drugs?
- If not, where were the narcotics located at the time of the arrest?
- If drugs were not on you, did the police assume you knew they were near?
- Can the officer actually prove the substance was an illegal drug?
- What probable cause did the police have for making the arrest?
- Did the officer do everything right while making the arrest?
These questions all speak to your constitutional rights.
Contact a Virginia Beach Possession Attorney
As soon as you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance, contact our firm. The sooner you hire us, the sooner we can begin working proactively on your behalf. We serve clients in Virginia Beach and all of Hampton Roads.
Call (757) 267-4949 to tell us about your situation. We offer consultations!
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At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Mr. James Weaver and his team are true professionals. From the start, he was honest and straightforward. He always stayed positive with me and kept me calm when I thought everything was going horrible. Mr. Weaver got me the best outcome possible in my situation. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great lawyer.- S. Bohrer
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Unfortunately I have had to use The most professional courteous reliable and hard working Law Offices of Daniel J Miller. Upon the arrival at the start of my case to the departure at the end of my case, Mr. Miller and Mr. Weaver from the start of consultation knew what I was up against and delivered more than I expected from any lawyer in Virginia to do for me. I had an on going custody battle and now have my son full time and out of harm's way. I am extremely pleased with the services I was provided. I HIGHLY recommend this firm if you want the best possible outcome for your case.
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Got a referral from a friend. "Call this guy I heard he's good." With much skepticism I called.
Dan did an excellent job for me. You will notice immediately he is smart, decisive, no nonsense and many more great qualities you want in a lawyer. It took very little time to see I just hired one of the best lawyers I've ever met.Professionally speaking, If you want somebody to tell you all the wonderful things that make you feel all fuzzy and warm its not Dan in my opinion.
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Mr. Miller and his team worked diligently on my case and I am forever truly greatly. It was a long process but with prayer and fasting, I had faith in Mr. Miller and his team to get the results that I prayed for. They were straight forward and very patient at the same time. My husband is the one who search for lawyers/attorneys and Mr. Miller was the first and only choice. I can't say enough how grateful I am for all your hard work and fight that you did behind the scenes. God bless you Mr. Miller and your whole team.- M. Sellers
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