Maryland Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer

Skilled Defense Attorney for People Charged With Drug Crimes in Maryland

The state of Maryland takes aggressive measures to apprehend people suspected of crimes involving illegal substances. If you have been arrested for a drug crime, you may be at a loss for how to defend against stringent prosecution. With help from an experienced drug crime defense attorney, you can explore different options for legal protection in a court of criminal law.

At Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC, we are no stranger to defending against drug crimes. For four decades, our firm has represented people charged in every kind of drug crime, from simple possession in state court to federal drug conspiracies in both Maryland and throughout the United States.

Drug Possession Charges in Maryland

Possession of drugs (controlled dangerous substances) in Maryland is governed by Maryland Code, Criminal Law Section 5-601. Penalties for first-offense possession charges can result in up to one year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine, with subsequent offenses carrying even greater penalties. In our practice, we make it a priority to not only defend a client against criminal charges, but we also work with the defendant and their family as people. These are often people who are desperate for a solution to a substance abuse problem. We work closely with many of the most successful treatment programs in the state of Maryland. Our goal is to not only avoid a conviction for our client, but also to assist them in managing their substance abuse issues so that they do not become a repeat client in the future.

Drug Distribution Charges

In Maryland, you can be charged with a crime for distributing an illegal substance as well as possessing an illegal drug with the intent to distribute it. The exact penalties for this offense will vary based on the type of drug you distributed or intended to distribute. Distributing a Schedule I or II drug, which are characterized by high rates of addiction and abuse, is a felony offense that carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and/or a $15,000 fine.

Federal Drug Charges

Federal drug charges are governed by 21 U.S.C. 841. This is actually the United States Code volume that covers food and drugs. The federal government, through the United States Attorney's Office, rarely involves itself in low-level drug activity. However, when defendants are continually repeat offenders, where there is extreme violence being used in the distribution of drugs, or where the quantities are exceptionally large or are being transported across state lines, the federal government may step in. Within the federal system, penalties can be extraordinarily harsh, with minimum mandatory sentences being imposed for both substantial quantities and for repeat offenders. At Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC, we have decades of experience defending clients in federal drug crimes and federal drug conspiracies in Maryland and in federal courts around the country.

Contact a Maryland Drug Crime Attorney

Have you been charged with drug distribution, possession, or a similar offense? If so, you should get in contact with a skilled legal advocate who can represent you in court. At Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC, we can support you with our wealth of legal knowledge and argumentative skills. To schedule a free consultation today, call our offices at 410-837-0020 or contact us online.