Drug Crimes

Maryland Drug Crimes

If you have been arrested for a drug crime, you should contact an attorney immediately. It can be the difference between a long prison sentence and your freedom. Police and prosecutors will often try to use things that you say when you are initially arrested against you. Invoke your constitutional rights and keep silent to help ensure you receive a fair trial. At the Law Office of Thomas F. Ellis, III, P.A. , we have been helping people who have been arrested for a drug crime in the Maryland area since 1974.

Contact our office by phone at 410-280-5603 or e-mail to arrange for your free initial consultation with a lawyer.  Indoor parking available.

First Offense Drug Crimes

If this is the first time you have been arrested for a drug related offense, the courts will typically try to help you. They are looking at solving the problem before it becomes a long-term issue. Usually this means you will have to enter a drug intervention program and after you have completed it, you will be interviewed and evaluated with periodic reviews with the court. Our firm will help you enter a drug diversion program. Doing this shows the courts that you are taking your matter seriously, which may help the judge show leniency when it comes time to sentencing.

In the event your case requires going to trial, we have extensive experience in trying these matters and conduct in-depth discovery and interviews of witnesses and police to ensure your legal rights are being protected and that a jury sees both sides of the story. We have assisted clients who are dealing with the following types of drug crimes:

• Possession charges
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Intent to distribute
• Distribution, trafficking, smuggling or importation of drugs
• Growing marijuana
• Manufacturing of methamphetamine
• Illegal possession of chemicals used to make drugs
• Prescription drug crimes

Serious Help For Serious Problems

Having an experienced attorney to help you with your drug crime legal questions can make an important difference in resolving the problem effectively and at the right price. We have over thirty years of experience assisting clients with their drug crime legal matters. We provide practical, cost-effective solutions aimed at getting the results our clients need. Contact our office by phone at 410-280-5603 or e-mail to arrange for your free initial consultation.