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Drug Charges


 
Drug charges can have severe consequences, including forfeiture of property and long prison sentences. Consulting with an experienced attorney for advice on how to proceed is essential. If you are facing drug charges, a knowledgeable attorney like Todd Melnik can help you navigate through the issues involved in this complex area of law. Mr. Melnik handles all types of drug cases, including:
  • Possession of all illegal and prescription drugs
  • Possession for sale of illegal and prescription drugs
  • Transportation of illegal drugs
  • Unlawful possession of manufacturing chemicals and equipment
  • Marijuana grow farms
  • Medical marijuana cases and certificates
  • Possession for sale, transportation and possession of Marijuana

Resolution of some cases may result in educational classes and the dismissal of all charges, including felonies.


 

Mr. Melnik has handled hundreds of drug cases for clients including:
  • Enormous marijuana farms worth millions of dollars
  • Methamphetamine manufacturing operations
  • Pre-cursor ingredient cases
  • 70 kilos of cocaine for one client
  • 7 kilos of heroin
  • 1 rock hand to hand sales cases
  • Police sting cases
  • Reverse sting cases
  • Possession of ketamine
  • Possession of syringes and tar heroin
  • Planting of cocaine on clients by law enforcement officers
  • Possession of ecstasy
  • Numerous other drug cases


Important issues in Narcotics cases:

Was a proper search warrant obtained?

Was there an informant involved?

Can you case be resolved without jail time?

If I get convicted, will my conviction be used to enhance the punishment of my next drug case?

Is a narcotics case a strike conviction?

If convicted, is my case considered a serious felony for sentencing purposes?

Can I get the money that was taken from me at the end of the case?

How long does my car have to be impounded?

What if I had a medical marijuana card?

Did the police have a right to stop or detain me?

Did the police have a right to search me?

The police didn't read me my rights, what does that mean?

Can I get a diversion program rather than going to jail?

 

No matter what drug charges you are facing, no matter how simple the issues or how complex the case, Mr. Melnik has the background, skill and the legal knowledge to provide the effective legal representation you have to have. Get him on your case. Talk to Mr. Melnik. You can speak to him personally, usually within 2 hours.

 

 

 

Mr. Melnik will call you within 2 hours or less.

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