Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Drug Crime Attorneys
Arrests for drug crimes, even if the charges seem relatively minor, have the potential to significantly affect the lives of those arrested. In addition to fines, probation, prison time and other penalties, a conviction for a drug offense in Pennsylvania may also threaten your drivers’ license, professional licensing and other educational and employment opportunities. An aggressive defense is crucial to protect your rights after a drug crime arrest.
At Grossinger Gordon Vatz, LLP, our experienced criminal defense lawyers represent individuals charged with drug crimes in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Whether your offense is a felony or misdemeanor under state or federal law, we will prepare your defense and work hard to provide the best resolution possible. Our drug crimes defense practice serves clients charged with:
- Possession, including simple possession of marijuana
- Possession with intent to sell or deliver
- Distribution and/or trafficking
- Importation
- Manufacturing or cultivation, including meth labs
- Aggravated drug crimes, where firearms are present
The possible punishments for these crimes range in severity, but even a conviction for possession of marijuana may have long lasting implications. At GGV Law, we provide defense in cases involving marijuana, methamphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy and other "party" drugs, heroin, prescription drugs and others.
Our Clients in Drug Crime Cases
Many of the clients that we defend in cases of drug crimes are not career criminals with large rap sheets. More typically, they are college students, working men and women and other first-time offenders. Most of these people need treatment more than they need criminal punishment. All of them need an attorney to ensure that their rights are protected at every stage of the criminal process. If you are a first-time offender, you may be eligible to have your case handled through a program called Probation Without Verdict, which allows you to have your criminal record expunged without any record of being convicted.
In some drug cases, much of the evidence that is compiled is obtained during illegal searches and seizures, where law enforcement officials fail to respect the Constitutional rights of citizens. At GGV Law, our firm reviews the police investigation to determine if our clients' rights were violated at any time during the process. If we can prove that evidence was gathered illegally, it cannot be used against you in court.
Contact a Criminal Defense Lawyer for Your Drug Crime Arrest
At the law firm of Grossinger Gordon Vatz, LLP, our criminal defense practice is dedicated to helping our clients achieve positive resolutions. Whether your best outcome includes drug treatment, reduced charges and penalties, or a dismissal, or should your case require a trial, our firm will honestly assess your options and work tirelessly to pursue your goals. Contact us for a free consultation if you or someone you love has been charged with a drug crime in Pittsburgh or the surrounding areas of Allegheny County. Call (412) 567-0858 or toll free at (866) 674-7132.
