Dutchess County Drug Crime Defense
If you have been arrested for drug possession or low-level dealing, it is important to talk to a lawyer and not help the police make their case. Confessing or consenting to a search will almost always be only be used against you.
The law firm of Vasti & Vasti, PC in Pleasant Valley can intervene to assert your rights and gauge the strength of the evidence against you. We practice in Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam and surrounding counties of the Hudson Valley. Call us immediately at 845-635-8866 to discuss drug charges such as:
- Possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia
- Possessing cocaine, crack, heroin, ecstasy or prescription narcotics
- Intent to distribute (possessing "dealer" quantities)
- Actual sale, distribution or drug trafficking
Drug Possession Defense and Alternative Sentencing
Drug charges often stem from a traffic stop or arrest for theft or disorderly conduct. Experienced criminal defense attorney Tom Vasti III examines whether police violated your rights by stopping or searching you. We have also challenged the chain of custody of evidence and lab testing to identify the controlled substance. We look for any grounds to get charges dismissed or to gain leverage for a favorable plea bargain.
If the drug possession charges stick, we negotiate with prosecutors for alternatives aimed at treatment and rehabilitation rather than punishment. In some cases, charges may be dismissed later, avoiding jail and a criminal record if you will commit to a serious addiction treatment, demonstrate your commitment to a sober abd secure lifestyle over a proper period of time, pursue, obtain and/or keep a secure position of employment and suffer no further arrests.
In Dutchess County and the surrounding counties, specialized programs known as "Drug Courts" have been created; and, you may be eligible to enter such program under certain circumstances. If you can comply with a tightly worded contract and demonstrate a commitment to therapy and becoming a solid citizen, then successful completion of this program can lead to an outright dismissal of your charges without any jail time being served.
For sale and more serious drug convictions, we know how to negotiate for the minimum prison, jail or probation time. If necessary to avoid a lengthy prison sentence, Mr. Vasti will submit all required motions, conduct vigorously contested hearings and take your case all the way through trial and sentencing.
For proven, experienced drug possession, sale and trafficking representation, contact Vasti & Vasti today for a free case evaluation.
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