Greenville Drug Crime Lawyer

Defense Attorney for Drug Charges in Greenville, NC

If you have been arrested for or are currently under investigation for a drug crime of any kind in the Greenville area, take a moment to discuss your legal options in challenging these charges with an experienced drug crime lawyer. Even if formal charges have not yet been filed, there may be much that an attorney can do to help you avoid arrest or criminal charges in the first place.

At Burch Law Office, we take on drug crime cases throughout all of Eastern North Carolina from our offices in Greenville. This includes in Pitt County, Lenoir County, Beaufort County, Martin County, Greene County and the surrounding areas. We have the resources and experience to handle virtually any type of drug crime. If you have been accused of possession, you may also face enhanced penalties if you are convicted. Possession involves having unlawfully obtained prescription drugs or illegal narcotics in one's possession on their person, in their car or on their property.

Depending on the amount of illegal drugs or narcotics you have in your possession, you may also face charges for drug trafficking. If you are caught with certain drug paraphernalia you may also find yourself defending charges of sales or distribution of illegal narcotics, which are far more serious than simple drug possession charges. A drug manufacturing defense lawyer at our firm can help if you or someone you know has been arrested for manufacturing illegal controlled substances. These charges typically involve cases with cocaine, crystal meth, ecstasy and LSD, all drugs that can be created with specific laboratory procedures using certain chemicals. Charges for cultivation of drugs involve cases where a person plants, grows, nurtures or harvests marijuana. Cultivation is viewed as a Class H felony and is taken very seriously in Greenville. Our firm can take on cases that involve heroin, crack, PCP and all types of prescription drugs. Our professional team also handles cases that involve prescription fraud or prescription forgery.

Regardless of the particular circumstances surrounding your drug crime charges in the Greenville area, we are confident that we can provide you with the level of guidance and representation you need. Founding attorney Timothy E. Burch is highly experienced in handling criminal court cases, and our other attorney Mark D. Stewart is a former Pitt County prosecutor ready to utilize his diverse background on your behalf.

Penalties for Drug Crimes

The consequences of a drug crime conviction may vary depending on the nature of the offense and the type and amount of drug involved. A defendant in Greenville may face imprisonment, heavy fines, community service, probation, mandatory rehabilitation or counseling, and driver's license suspension. Additionally, the defendant may suffer from limited opportunities in employment and education due to a criminal record that contains a conviction for a drug offense. The severe penalties and other effects of drug charges and a conviction make it all the more important to involve a lawyer who can help you seek a positive case result.

Contact a Greenville Drug Crime Defense Attorney

Get started in receiving the guidance and legal protection you need inside and outside of the criminal courtroom. By contacting our law offices immediately, you can undergo a confidential consultation regarding your case that will help you get a clear picture of what to expect, what you're up against and what we can do to help.

Contact a Greenville Drug Crime Defense Attorney at Burch Law Office today!