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Fight back against your Possession with Intent
charge
Arrested in Massachusetts for Possession w/Intent
to Distribute in a School Zone?
Possession of Drugs with Intent to Distribute within a
school zone is a
very serious charge in Massachusetts, with a mandatory minimum of 2
years in prison if convicted. School zone violations can be a
particularly tricky area of Massachusetts drug laws. You must
have an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you as soon as
possible to protect your rights and preserve all of your
defense strategies.
A School zone violation can only be charged along with
a possession with intent to distribute charge, so if we can get that
charge reduced, the school zone violation goes away.
You can be charged with a school zone violation if you
are within 1000 feet of a school of any kind, or 100 feet of a park or
playground. You could be in your apartment, and still charged
with a school zone violation if your building is within 1000 feet of
any school property or charter school. In many urban areas, it is
nearly impossible not to be within a school zone.
Penalties for drug possession
with intent to distribute can be found on my drug distribution charge
info page.
School Zone / Intent to Distribute Defense
Strategies
With a a school zone possession / intent to distribute arrest, I'll first try any
way possible to get the charges dropped down to a straight possession.
That way, we can get the mandatory jail time off the table.
There are a number of constitutional defenses to an
intent to distribute within a school zone charge. I usually start with a motion to suppress
the evidence. The police need to have the right probable cause to
search you, and cannot violate your constitutional and legal rights
under the 4th Amendment of the US Constitution. Also, a motion to suppress may cover any statements
you may have made before the police may have read you your Miranda
rights.
The next steps depend on the specifics of your case.
I'd be happy to speak or meet with you and go over the police report.
I'll give you an honest assessment of your case, with full
confidentiality, and no further obligation. Give me a call.
Take Advantage of a Free Massachusetts Legal Consultation
If you are charged with intent to distribute drugs,
drug dealing, MA school zone violations, drug
trafficking, or
another criminal offense, call me now at my office in Dedham, MA
at(781)326-2700, or my Brockton Mass office to
schedule your free first appointment now.
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.
Elliot Savitz, Attorney at Law
30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 201
Dedham, MA 02026
(781)326-2700
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