Drug Charges

Pennsylvania Drug Charges Defense Lawyers

If you have been charged with drug possession of even a small amount of a narcotic such as heroin or are accused of participating in a drug-related criminal enterprise, the penalties can be harsh. There may be mandatory jail time, even for possession of small amounts. You may lose your driver's license. If the offense occurred near a school or church, the penalties are enhanced and you may be facing mandatory incarceration in a state penitentiary for a year or more.

Experience is important in drug cases

It is important to have experienced legal representation if you are charged with a drug offense. Since 1989, our Pennsylvania criminal defense firm has handled cases involving college students, drug traffickers and everyone in between. Our cases involve Schedule I and Schedule II drugs. We also take cases involving abuse of prescription drugs and forgery charges. Regardless of the drug charge facing you, contact us now, and be assured that our attorneys will defend you vigorously, protecting your rights and seeking the best possible outcome for you.

Contact our Pennsylvania law firm. Call Ciccarelli Law Offices today to begin a strong defense. We explore all legal avenues to challenge the prosecution's case, including an investigation of the legality of any search or seizure relating to your case.

Schedule I and Schedule II drugs

Schedule I drugs are those that are addictive, have no significant medical use and are likely to be abused. These include narcotics like heroin, mescaline, LSD, marijuana and peyote. Schedule II drugs differ from those in Schedule I in that they have some accepted medical use. Such drugs include opium, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine and amphetamines. We handle cases involving Schedule I and Schedule II drugs, trying to obtain treatment and lesser sentences if an acquittal or dismissal is not possible.

Prescription drug abuse

Our clients include people who have become addicted to prescription drugs after an illness or injury. People sometimes resort to forging prescriptions to obtain the medication if the legitimate prescription expires. We help clients who have become addicted to medication to find appropriate treatment for their addiction. Often, a commitment to seeking treatment will result in a suspended sentence or probation.

Drug Court

We have successfully entered clients into county drug court programs. Such programs require participation in treatment activities. When clients complete the ordered program successfully, their record may be expunged or they may receive other incentives, such as a dismissal of the charges altogether.

When facing a Drug Charges, narcotics charges, possesion or delivery of cocaine, marijuana, pot, heroin, paraphernalia charges, you need to speak with our Pennsylvania DUI team immediately. We are the Pennsylvania drug and narcotics defense lawyers you need. We defend and fight drugs and narcotics cases throughout the Philadelphia area including Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Lancaster County. Do you need a drug or narcotics lawyer in West Chester or Kennett Square? in Coatesville or Chester or Norristown or Media?  Contact our Criminal Defense legal Team today.

If you have been charged with a drug offense involving narcotics or other scheduled drugs, contact the Pennsylvania attorneys at Ciccarelli Law Offices at (888) 643-0006.