Penalties for felony drug charges in Connecticut are severe. A conviction can mean a lengthy prison sentence and substantial fines. Allegations that you committed a drug crime are intimidating, and the stakes are high.
If you are under investigation or have been charged with a drug crime in Connecticut, Stephen Lebedevitch can help. He will explore ways to challenge the drug crime charges and help you evaluate resolutions like a diversion program or drug treatment. If necessary, he will mount a full-fledged defense against false accusations that you committed a drug crime.
Like most states, Connecticut classifies drugs according to the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which categorizes drugs according to their accepted medical use and the drug’s potential for abuse. A Schedule I drug has no accepted medical use and the highest likelihood of addiction, while a Schedule V drug has an accepted medical use and a relatively low likelihood of addiction.
The penalties for a Connecticut drug crime will vary based on your age, the type and quantity of the drug in your possession when you were arrested, and your criminal history.
In Connecticut, it is illegal to possess or have under your control any narcotic, hallucinogenic, or other controlled substance. Penalties for first offense felony drug charges range from one year in prison and a fine of $1,000 for possession of an illegal drug to 25 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for a third offense for possession of narcotics.
Drug possession penalties are enhanced when the crime occurs within 1,500 feet of a school or licensed daycare center.
It is illegal to manufacture, distribute, sell, prescribe, dispense, compound, transport with intent to sell or dispense, possess with intent to sell or dispense, offer, give, or administer to another any controlled substance. The penalties for selling drugs range from seven years or a first-time offense to life in prison for causing someone’s death by selling heroin, cocaine, or methadone.
If you are facing felony drug charges in Connecticut, an experienced drug crime defense attorney can challenge the case against you to achieve a favorable result.
When you meet with attorney Lebedevitch, he will ask questions to learn more about your situation and develop your defense strategy. Some of the legal issues he will investigate include:
A conviction for a Connecticut drug crime carries severe penalties and a permanent criminal record. Having a criminal record can make it hard to get a job, be accepted into school, or even rent an apartment. It can also impact your immigration status or your professional license.
In many cases, resolution of your case will involve having a felony drug charge reduced to a misdemeanor.
For a vigorous defense against Connecticut drug crime allegations, contact The Lebedevitch Law Firm today.
From our offices in Fairfield, Connecticut, The Lebedevitch Law Firm handles criminal cases throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties for a predictable flat fee.
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