Isle of Palms Drug Possession Lawyer
If you have been arrested for drug possession in Isle of Palms, call Isle of Palms drug possession lawyer John W. Molony and schedule a free consultation to protect your rights and your record. In South Carolina drug charges carry severe penalties. Fines and jail time differ depending on the drug in question, the amount of the drug in question and other factors like past criminal record. If you have been charged with drug possession in Isle of Palms call drug charge lawyer John W. Molony now and discuss your case and legal options free of charge.
Simple Possession
When Isle of Palms Police find illegal drugs, you can be charged with drug possession when police show probable cause that you had power or control over the drugs and had actual knowledge of the drugs. Police can prove you had power to control the drugs in one of two ways. Either by proving actual possession or what is called constructive possession. Actual possession is exactly what it sounds like. This is when illegal drugs are found in your actual physical possession. On the other hand, constructive possession only requires the State to prove you had control over the area in which drugs were found. For example, police find drugs in a vehicle you are riding in and you are charged with drug possession.
Possession with Intent to Distribute (PWID) & Trafficking
In South Carolina, the charge of Possession with Intent to Distribute (PWID) is not only based on the amount of the drug a person is caught with. PWID can be charged if police determine from a totality of the circumstances that the intent to distribute is present. So what does that mean? In many cases, police determine this based on the presence of baggies, scales or other items indicating that drugs were meant for sale. In South Carolina, drug trafficking charges are based on the weight of the drug. Possession of greater than ten grams of cocaine or cocaine base, four grams of heroin, or ten pounds of marijuana is considered trafficking under South Carolina law. Trafficking and distribution offenses also carry heavy penalties, including mandatory prison sentences of 25 years.
Looking For A Drug Possession Lawyer In Other Areas?
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC defends clients charged with drug possession in all Charleston areas. Have you been arrested for drug possession in Folly Beach or Johns Island? Have you been charged with a drug crime in Goose Creek or Mount Pleasant? Call Charleston drug crime lawyer John W. Molony now and discuss your case free of charge.
Contact An Isle of Palms Drug Lawyer
If you have been charged with drug possession in Isle of Palms, call Isle of Palms drug possession lawyer John W. Molony now and request a consultation to discuss your case free of charge! Criminal defense attorney John W. Molony will fight for you, listen to you and always answer your phone calls. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC is conveniently located in Charleston and defends clients arrested for drug possession in Isle of Palms.
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