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Don't Let a Massachusetts Drug Charge Ruin Your Life!

Massachusetts Drug Laws - Drug Possession, Drug Distribution (Intent to Distribute), Drug Trafficking charges & penalties

Are you facing drug charges in Massachusetts? I understand what you are going through, and I commend you for finding my web site to research your situation. Taking action to fight back is a smart move. Being arrested is not the same thing as being guilty!

My name is Elliot Savitz, and I am an experienced criminal defense attorney who has helped many people just like you. There are many possible defenses we can present depending on the facts of your case, including motions to suppress the evidence against you on grounds of illegal search and seizure. Police make mistakes in drug arrests all the time. It's my job to keep the system fair for you, and make sure none of your constitutional and legal rights have been violated. 

Massachusetts Drug Laws can be complicated to navigate on your own. Charges and Penalties according to MA law vary according to the quantity and type of drug involved. Please look around my web site to find more information on charges of:

When you're ready, give me a call to set up a free consultation and I can answer specific questions about your case, and offer you some legal advice from someone who has defended these cases countless times. My initial consultation is always free, so there is no obligation. Call me at (781) 326-2700.

Massachusetts Drug Classifications

Drug types are classified under 5 different substance categories in Massachusetts: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E.

Class A Substances include Heroin & other opiates such as Morphine; some designer drugs such as GHB; and Ketamine (Special K). 

Class B Substance include Cocaine; prescription opiates such as Oxycontin, Oxycodone (Percodan/Percocet),and Codiene, Methadone; LSD; MDMA; Ecstasy (XTC); PCP; Amphetamines (speed) ; & Methamphetamine (meth).

Class C Substance examples include prescription tranquilizers and narcotics diazepam (Valium), Librium, Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Dolacet, Hydrocet, Lortab, Codiclear DH, Tussionex, Cogesic, Anexia), mescaline, psilocybin/mushrooms, peyote, STP, other hallucinogenic substances, some medium doses of prescription narcotics.

Class D substances include marijuana / pot (most common), chloryl hydrate, phenobarbital, and some lesser doses of prescription narcotics.

Class E substance charges are typically for lighter doses of prescription narcotics containing codeine (Tylonol #3), morphine, or opium.

The quantities of the drugs, circumstances, or other factors involved dictate whether the police charge you with possession, intent to distribute, or trafficking. For more details on possible charges and sentences you are facing refer to my Massachusetts Drug Possession, Massachusetts Drug Distribution, or Massachusetts Drug Trafficking pages. 

Other related Mass drug charges can include:

  • possession with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school (school zone)
  • possession with intent to distribute with 100 feet of a public park
  • possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia, including needles (penalty up to 2 years in prison and $5000 fine)
  • being present where heroin is kept (penalties up to 1 year in prison and $1000 fine)

 

Free Legal Consultation on Massachusetts Drug Laws

If you are charged with any criminal drug related charge in Massachusetts, including drug possession, intent to distribute, school zone, conspiracy to violate drug laws, possession of drug paraphernalia or needles, or any other drug related or criminal charge, you need an experienced MA criminal attorney to work you and protect your rights. Whether you intent to fight the charges at trial, or want to negotiate a deal with the DA. I am in courts all across Massachusetts every day defending clients just like you, accused of criminal drug charges. Contact me immediately at (781)326-2700.

By calling, you have nothing to lose. I'll be happy to talk with you and discuss your case before you decide if you want to hire me. Defending people accused of crimes is what I do for a living. Call to set up a free consultation now.

Sincerely,

Elliot Savitz, Attorney at Law

 


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