Lexington Drug Sales Defense Lawyer
Accused of selling drugs in the Lexington area?
If you have been arrested for a drug sales crime in the Lexington area, the repercussions of a conviction can be very serious. Drug crimes involving sales or distribution carry heavy penalties, including extended jail or prison time, fines, forfeiture of assets in some cases, as well as license suspension and other punishments. At the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, we serve as defense counsel in cases of drug sales charges. We are experienced in defending drug crime cases, including charges filed related to possession with intent, sales or distribution. James R. Snell Jr., the founder of our firm, provides legal representation you can trust to fight back with professional skill.
You can trust our firm to provide you with a high level of personal service, and we offer legal counsel who will:
- Work hard to achieve your desired outcome;
- Stay in constant contact with you throughout the duration of your case;
- Listen to your story, objectives, and case goals;
- Be completely honest concerning all outcomes and factors of your particular case.
Mr. Snell holds memberships with some of the most prestigious professional legal associations in South Carolina, including the American Association for Justice and the Lexington County Bar Association. His highlighted areas of practice include drug offenses and felony criminal defense. You can trust our Lexington drug sales defense lawyer to be responsive, and to work the long hours necessary to defend you, and to carefully manage every detail of your defense.
Defense Against Drug Sales Charges in Lexington, S.C.
A drug sales charge is one of the most serious of all drug crimes. The defendant is accused of having possession of a controlled substance, as well as being engaged in distributing or intending to distribute the drugs into the community. If you are accused of selling marijuana, the penalties could range from 5 to 20 years in prison and up to $20,000 in fines. We know that being charged with this offense is terrifying, and you do have reason for concern. A conviction can lead to a long prison sentence and a felony criminal record that will impact your life forever.
Our firm will listen to your side of the story and conduct a detailed evaluation of your case when preparing a strategy for your defense. We know that police can make mistakes such as cases of mistaken identity, rights violations, or accepting false reports from untrustworthy witnesses, and other errors.
Our firm provides high quality representation in cases of drug sales charges, and has various options that could be beneficial, including the following:
- Diversion Programs
- Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI)
- Plea Bargains
- Contested Trials
Your case may be successfully defended, and only a full investigation of the facts of the case can answer the urgent questions regarding how to proceed. Do not wait to get legal representation; call us today. A drug sales conviction can destroy all future opportunities and lead to the loss of your freedom for many years.\
You can contact us today for a free initial consultation.
