Drug Defense

Criminal drug charges present a unique challenge for lawyers, judges and juries. A conviction for a drug related offense carries severe collateral consequences that may not be readily apparent at the time of your court hearing. These include but are not limited to: immigration consequences; loss of federal aid; loss of the right to vote; loss of the right to own or possess firearms; and the list goes on.

To further complicate matters, drug cases often involve very technical issues that combine both law and science. Therefore, it is imperative that your criminal defense attorney is knowledgeable and experienced in both search and seizure law as well as chemical analysis. Steve Pisani has degrees in both chemistry and law which is necessary for the best representation possible in drug crimes.

Most drug cases turn on issues of search and seizure law and can be won or lost on technical motions to suppress evidence. If you have been charged with a drug crime, you need a drug crime defense lawyer who can attack the technicalities that can get your drug case thrown out of court before it gets to a jury.

Challenging the Credibility of Informants and Law Enforcement

Many drug crime cases turn on the credibility of undercover police officers and informants who may or may not testify in court. A skilled cross examiner can reveal inconsistencies and flaws in the testimony that can create sufficient reasonable doubt to gain an acquittal at trial or force a plea bargain.  If you have been charged with a drug crime, contact our firm today to discuss the matter confidentially. There is no charge for the initial consultation to discuss your matter.

Medical Marijuana & The Law   

Even though Colorado has eased the penalties related to marijuana, possession can still lead to state drug charges unless it falls under the narrow exceptions allowed for medical marijuana. Marijuana for medical use has increased in recent years. Doctors prescribe it, usually for cancer patients, as a treatment to counteract the side effects of cancer therapies.

Medical marijuana is treated as prescription medication, therefore, there still are many rules that patients must follow to comply with state laws. These laws are constantly evolving and changing. And now, even medical marijuana may lose its standing as a relatively protected drug.  This is because federal law still views marijuana as an illegal substance, putting the two jurisdictions at odds. To know your rights, contact drug crime defense attorney Steve Pisani.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case