Drug Charge Defense Lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama
Drug possession charges in Alabama are almost all extremely serious, and effective defense of your rights and future calls for a skilled attorney who will look at every angle on your case. Whether you have been charged with possession of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine or another illegal substance, you can turn to us at the Oncale Firm for aggressive, resourceful representation.
Pursuing All Available Ways to Protect Your Freedom and Future
If there is any possibility of avoiding a drug conviction on your record, attorney Shane Oncale will pursue that option aggressively. In some cases, our investigation of what happened may reveal problems with the prosecution's case — such as an illegal search and seizure or other violations of your rights. We are prepared to take these cases to trial.
If we find that the case against you is very strong, there still may be opportunities to minimize harsh consequences by:
- Ensuring that the substance quantity and other issues are challenged if necessary to avoid prosecution on felony charges related to drug sales, trafficking or intent to deliver
- Negotiating a plea to a lesser charge or a sentence that keeps you out of jail
- Pursuing youthful offender status if you are under 21
- Taking advantage of available diversion programs
- Striving to keep your case in the court most advantageous to you — such as the special Drug Court, where supervised rehabilitation of first-time offenders is emphasized and your completion of all requirements can result in getting drug possession charges dismissed
Resourceful Misdemeanor and Felony Defense for Adults and Juveniles
While possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor, the overall consequences of a conviction can still be very severe — including possible jail time and the limiting of your future education and employment options. Most other drug possession charges — even for what you may consider a very small amount for personal use — are felonies, whether the substance involved is a:
- Narcotic substance such as heroin, powder or crack cocaine, methamphetamine, or LSD
- "Party drug" such as Ecstasy
- Prescription drug such as Lortab, OxyContin or Vicodin
Our focus is on protecting your rights and your future — not on judging you. Mr. Oncale provides personal, diligent attention to every case. To discuss the best ways to approach your defense, request a free consultation today.
