Grand Rapids Drug Crimes Defense Attorneys
When you are arrested for a drug crime, you need an aggressive advocate that knows the law and cares about you. The police and prosecutors want a conviction. They will attempt to obtain evidence or a confession, and can be clever about it.
YOU NEED HELP!
Beware! If you make a phone call from jail, it will probably be recorded, and your conversations with visitors and others in the jail will probably be listened to as well. Do not speak to anyone except a criminal defense attorney about your charges.
Do not make a confession or any statement to police without first speaking to a criminal defense attorney. In fact, in every stage of the investigation, exercise your Constitutional Right to remain silent and tell the police you want an attorney present if they want to question you!
The state will charge you with the most serious charge they can. You may be charged with possession, intent to distribute, or manufacture of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. The main factor in the severity of the charge will be the amount and type of substance involved.
Our firm is here to defend you. We will first and foremost try to avoid charges being filed. We will fight to have the charges reduced or dismissed, whether it is a felony or misdemeanor drug charge.
You might be eligible for a diversionary program to keep your record clean, such as "7411" (a diversion program for first-time drug offenders) and (HYTA) "Holmes Youthful Trainee Status" (a diversion program for individuals 17-21 years of age).
We are not afraid to bring you case to trial to fight for you!
Benjamin J. Symko was recently named one of "10 Outstanding Young Americans" by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce for 2010. He is a former Public Defender with extensive trial experience. He has handled drug distribution and possession cases involving substances from cocaine to ecstasy.
Possible outcomes he will work for include case dismissal, reduction of fines or jail sentences, work release, diversion programs, and acquittal.
Please contact us or call 616-328-5283 or toll free 866-959-4378 for a confidential, no-cost, no-obligation consultation with a criminal defense attorney.