State Drug Crimes

Kansas City Attorney Paul D. Cramm - Drug Possession Defense

If you need a Kansas City drug crime defense lawyer to represent your interests against state drug charges, contact my office in Olathe to arrange a free initial consultation. Whether you're charged with simple marijuana possession, or you've been accused of the unauthorized distribution of prescription drugs, I can help you.

Unlike federal drug cases, which usually involve a large volume of controlled substances, intricate distribution networks, and long-running investigations, Kansas drug crimes can involve any substance, in any amount, and often involve illegal drugs seized at the scene of another crime, such as domestic violence, or motor vehicle offenses such as vehicular homicide, reckless driving, or even DUI.

Because the drug crime arrest is often unplanned by the police, the opportunity for suppression of the evidence on the basis of insufficient probable cause or an illegal search and seizure are often greater in the state courts than they are in the federal system. Because the drug charges in a Johnson County prosecution might be unrelated to the other charges involved, they can also factor into a rather complicated sequence of plea negotiations.

Depending on your prior criminal history, the quantity and nature of the drug involved, and your eligibility for diversion or treatment, the prospects for a satisfactory resolution of your case through a plea agreement are often promising. There are many situations, however, where it's to your advantage to fight the charges in court - every case is different.

My experience with the defense of methamphetamine, marijuana, and cocaine cases can represent a significant advantage in the identification and execution of your strongest defense strategy. For more information, contact me at my Olathe office.