How Does a Lawyer Fight My Drug Charges?

The State of South Carolina takes drug charges very seriously, and a conviction can alter the course of your future. Having skilled legal counsel backing you up, however, can make a serious difference in the outcome of your case. An experienced Conway drug charge defense attorney will spare no effort in their quest to resolve your case favorably, which means you shouldn’t wait to make the call.

Your Drug Charge Defense Lawyer Will Help You Help Yourself

If you’ve been arrested on a drug charge, the Constitution entitles you to certain rights that include the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to protection from unreasonable search and seizure.

Taking these rights seriously from the start helps you set the stage for a better case outcome, and your dedicated drug charge defense lawyer will ensure that you understand the implications of these rights and that you invoke them from the start, including in the following primary ways:

• Other than sharing basic identifying information about yourself and letting the police know that you want an attorney, you should tell them that you won’t be doing any more talking, and from here, you should stop talking – Do not volunteer information and do not try to talk your way out of it
• If the officers ask for your permission to search your home, your car, or anything else, your answer should be a resounding No, thank you. The bottom line is that if the officers had probable cause to search, they would, and if they search anyway, your negative response could help get any evidence they find tossed out.
• If officers ask for permission or consent to look in your smart phone or other devices, again, your answer should be a clear and unequivocal “No, thank you–you do not have my permission.”  If officers seize your smart phone or other devices, with or without a search warrant, Law Enforcement may “ask” or “demand” the pass code.  Law Enforcement CANNOT force you to give a passcode or password.  If you have it written down OR if you use facial recognition to open your device, law enforcement may use the codes written down or hold the device up to your face and  begin searching your device – DO NOT grant permission in this search.

By keeping these universally advantageous pieces of advice in mind, you allow your legal counsel to help you help yourself from the very start.

Your Drug Defense Attorney’s Role

Your drug defense lawyer will play a key role in your case that goes well beyond ensuring that you understand your rights, including your Miranda rights. Your persistent attorney will ably handle each of the following:

• Gathering all the available evidence, which includes everything the police and the prosecution have against you – as well as any evidence that speaks to your innocence.
• Helping you navigate the legal system and helping you avoid the kinds of common errors that could derail your case.
• Skillfully negotiate with the prosecution to have the charge against you dropped altogether or drastically reduced – in the event this is the best path forward.
• Preparing to fiercely advocate for a not guilty verdict in court when doing so is considered the best option.

Speak to an Experienced Conway Drug Charge Defense Lawyer Today

Brad Richardson at The Law Office of Brad C. Richardson – proudly serving Conway, South Carolina – is an accomplished drug charge defense attorney, and he is committed to effectively implementing the full scope of his experience and legal skill in pursuit of an advantageous case resolution that supports your future. Learn more about what we can do to help by contacting us online or calling us at (843) 488-4321 today.