Drug Charges

Alabama Drug Arrest Lawyer - Possession, Trafficking, Selling, Manufacturing, Conspiracy

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According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, use of illegal drugs correlates with the commission of other crimes. A fact sheet published in 2000 indicated that "illicit drug users were . . . about 16 times more likely than nonusers to report being arrested and booked for larceny or theft; more than 14 times more likely to be arrested and booked for such offenses as driving under the influence, drunkenness, or liquor law violations; and more than 9 times more likely to be arrested and booked on an assault charge." (http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/factsht/crime/)

Government Interest in Drug Control - Illicit Drugs Identified

Given the connection between drug crimes and other crimes, it is obvious why the government has a strong interest in making drug arrests. Alabama is as serious as the federal government in the war against the use, possession, trafficking, distribution, manufacturing, possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy to possess or manufacture illicit drugs. These drugs may include marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy (also known as XTC or MDMA) and many others. Individuals who have been charged with offenses involving any of these drugs need vigorous legal counsel to ensure that their Constitutional rights to a fair defense are protected.

Drug Crime Defense Lawyer, Birmingham, Alabama

The Law Office of Michael P. Hanle advocates zealously for the protection of your rights if you have been charged with a drug crime. Mr. Hanle represents clients from Birmingham and nearby communities including Hoover, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Huntsville, Decatur, and Columbiana and in the Alabama counties of Shelby, Jefferson, Talladega, and Madison. He's in court every week finding creative ways to keep persons accused of drug charges out of jail and in rehabilitative settings such as drug court. Through drug court, measures such as random drug screening, counseling and community service replace more traditional punishments for crime.

Vigorous Defense of First-Time and Repeat Offenders

Mr. Hanle welcomes inquiries from first-time offenders who are highly motivated to put the charge behind them and stay out of future trouble.

A client was charged with drug trafficking after forging a prescription for 60 pills of OxyContin for herself. At her initial consultation with Mr. Hanle, he learned that she had become addicted to this narcotic pain-killer after back surgery. Despite sentencing guidelines calling for a minimum 3-year prison sentence for drug trafficking, Mr. Hanle crafted a creative plea bargain which placed her on probation and into drug treatment. During a transition period of taking managed methadone, she went through rehab, and is finally on the right track to recovering her life.

He also works aggressively for repeat offenders. He investigates the circumstances behind each arrest thoroughly to determine whether the evidence supports the charge. Alabama criminal defense attorney Michael P. Hanle also protects your Constitutional rights. There may have been an illegal search and seizure before the drug arrest. By verifying the legality of each arrest, he regularly gets drug cases dismissed.

Contact the Law Office of Michael P. Hanle

If you have been charged with a drug crime and don't know where to turn, consider hiring a drug arrest lawyer who will fight to get your case dismissed. Contact the Law Office of Michael P. Hanle for a free, confidential initial consultation.