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Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Louisiana — (504) 267-1157

Louisiana considers a variety of substances, drugs, and narcotics to be strictly illegal just to possess. If you are found to have any of these controlled dangerous substances (CDS) in your possession, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime.

What constitutes drug possession?

  • On your person: Drugs found in your pocket, purse, in your hands, or even trace amounts in your system are in your possession.
  • In your private property: Any illegal narcotics found on your property that cannot be attributed to another person living there is considered in your possession. For example: Drugs found in the living room might not be enough to charge you in particular but drugs found in your bedroom or private bathroom do validate your arrest.
  • In your control: If you have direct control over a CDS but it is not in your actual possession, you could still be charged with drug possession, such as police finding narcotics in the trunk of a car you borrowed without knowing illegal drugs were present.

Do you need to defend yourself, your finances, and your future from drug possession charges? You should seek the help of New Orleans drug crimes attorney Gregory Q. Carter of The G. Carter Law Firm, LLC at once. With an aggressive, outside-the-box approach to drug crime defense cases, our legal team may be the advantage you need to reduce your charges or have them dismissed altogether. We are ready to defend state or federal drug charges.

Let us hear about your case during a free consultation. Call (504) 267-1157 now.

Penalties Associated with Drug Possession Convictions

For many people, possessing a small amount of an illegal drug might not seem like a serious concern that requires attention. For law enforcement, there is no such thing as a minor drug crime, as the penalties for possessing Schedule V drugs – the least “serious” of the CDS categories – suggest.

If you are convicted of possessing a Schedule V drug in a small quantity, penalties can include:

  • $5,000 fine
  • 5 years in prison
  • Mandatory drug counseling
  • Lengthy probation

The penalties will only increase as the amount of drugs in possession increases, as well as the drug’s schedule. Some drug possession charges can even result in a 30-year prison sentence and several hundred thousand dollars in fines. If you want to do all you can to protect yourself from the heavy hand of the law, you must be willing to fight for your rights.

Contact our New Orleans criminal defense attorney now. There is no time to waste.

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Criminal Defense

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    • Rape
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    • Domestic Violence
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Why Hire Our Criminal Defense Firm?

  • Award-Winning Advocacy

    From client service to courtroom representation, we have garnered recognition such as the National Black Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 and the 10 Best Award for 2016 from the American Institute for Criminal Law Attorneys.

  • Tough, Aggressive Defense

    In every case, we launch a passionate fight that does not rest until justice has been secured. When you face a criminal justice system where the odds are stacked against you, you can depend on our battle-tested defender.

  • Proven Results

    Known for our passion and fight, we consistently prove our ability to win an acquittal, case dismissal, or charge reduction for clients.

  • 24/7 Availability

    Our New Orleans criminal defense lawyer answers calls 24/7, offering the legal advice you need, starting with a free consultation.

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The G. Carter Law Firm, LLC
The G. Carter Law Firm, LLC - New Orleans Criminal Defense Lawyer
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New Orleans, LA 70163
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