Don’t navigate drug charges solo – too much is on the line. Even small possession counts can mean serious consequences, like hefty fines and significant jail time – up to 7 years for heroin.  Luckily, there are defenses against drug possession charges. Your Idaho drug defense attorney is well-versed in these defenses and will strive to lessen or eliminate your charges altogether.

Your lawyer can raise defenses like:

• Challenging an illegal stop: If the police lacked reasonable suspicion to stop your car, the subsequent drug search could be deemed illegal. Your drug possession lawyer will fight the stop to dismiss your case.

• Disputing drug ownership: If the drugs weren’t yours, you may have a defense. However, if the drugs were within your control, Idaho law considers them in your possession. Your lawyer can work to establish the drugs belonged to someone else.

• Lack of awareness of the substance: Your lawyer can argue that you were unaware the substance was drugs. For instance, if someone left a bag in your car and you mistook it for trash, your lawyer will highlight this.

Upon arrest, reach out to an experienced drug attorney promptly. Avoid appearing in court alone, as the prosecutor may not negotiate with you directly. Your drug defense lawyer will engage with the prosecutor, request evidence, conduct case law research, aim to prove your innocence, and strive to have your charges dismissed or reduced.