Drug Offenses

Being charged with Drug Possession, trafficking and distribution is serious. It requires decisive and aggressive action to protect your freedom, rights, privileges and even your way of life. Making the best, most effective, and affordable decision when hiring your Attorney is critical. Call Attorney Zachary Ward today.

America is fighting a war on drugs that has had many benefits to the public: there is increased awareness and more means to deal with the havoc drugs can create in our communities. However, one of the negative aspects of this is that, unfortunately, sometimes innocent people, or first-time offenders, land in jail. If you or someone you love has been charged with a drug crime, contact Tallahassee, Florida Drug Crimes Defense Attorney Zachary Ward for legal representation and aggressive legal counsel. Attorney Ward provides experienced representation to people charged with drug crimes in the state of Florida.

In the state of Florida, drug crimes are accompanied by heavy penalties. It is vital that you contact an experienced Florida Criminal Defense Attorney immediately to determine how best to handle the case so that the consequences to your life are minimized. There are many different types of drug crimes, including possession, and/or trafficking in drugs. Depending on the drug and the amount of drugs found in your possession, your charge may be a Misdemeanor or a Felony. Tallahassee, Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Zachary Ward has the necessary experience representing clients in Tallahassee and the surrounding counties who have been charged with drug crimes. He can help you find ways to avoid jail time and avoid the charge negatively impacting your life.

There are many alternatives to a charge of drug possession. These options include such programs as the misdemeanor diversion program (MDP) or pre-trial intervention (PTI), pleas to a withhold adjudication (no conviction), drug court, filing Motions to Suppress and/or dismiss, going to trial, either by judge or jury. Criminal Defense Lawyer Zachary Ward will advise you as to the best course of action.

Cowhey+Ward will provide the best possible defense you could hope for, the kind of defense that can keep a drug possession charge from ruining your life. Receiving a drug conviction can cause many consequences, such as the suspension of your driver license for a period of 2 years. Other consequences include fines, jail or prison time, probation, and/or community service.