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
30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 201
Dedham, MA 02026
(781)326-2700
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