Drug Offenses

At NJO Law, criminal defense lawyers provide aggressive defense representation for clients facing misdemeanor and felony drug offenses. Some commonly used non-prescription illegal drugs include marijuana (depending on the quantity), heroin, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and crystal meth.

A charge of drug possession involves illegal substances, including illegal drugs or prescription drugs without a personal prescription. Drug distribution or trafficking, on the other hand, involves larger quantities of drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs. Distribution and trafficking often carry harsher penalties.

Drug possession with intent to distribute is a charge that may be brought against someone who is found in possession of a large amount of drugs with the intention of selling them. Charges involving drug manufacturing, however, involve the making or creation of controlled substances. These charges are often brought against those who are suspected of manufacturing illegal drugs such as crystal meth and LSD.

Penalties for drug crimes in the state of Massachusetts vary on a case by case basis. It is important to have a well-equipped criminal defense team that can navigate the legal system to determine your best course of action.

Case Studies

Suffolk Superior Court

CHARGE: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (firearm). Our client was indicted on two charges: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (firearm), and Illegal Possession of a Loaded Firearm. Our client was arrested for allegedly being the driver for a shooting that took place in Dorchester in June 2019, and he was later indicted in December of that year. The allegations are that our client drove to an area in Dorchester, took place in a shooting, and then led police on a high- speed chase throughout the city before being apprehended. A gun shot residue (GSR) test indicated that our client had recently fired a weapon. After our firm fully reviewed all of the evidence, we believed that there was insufficient evidence to indict our client on the Assault with a Dangerous Weapon charge. We filed a motion to dismiss that charge.
RESULT: In June 2020, our motion to dismiss that charge was ALLOWED by the court. This case is now down to just one charge, and we look forward to a jury trial.

Boston Municipal Court

CHARGE: Rape. Our client was arrested and charged with rape, on the allegation that he had sexual intercourse with a woman who was too intoxicated to consent. Our client, who had no prior record whatsoever, vehemently denied this accusation.
RESULT: After we were able to have the arraignment date extended, a further investigation revealed that this charge never should have been brought. We were very pleased that this very serious charge was dismissed prior to our client ever being arraigned in court; there is no record of this case in the system.

Peabody District Court

CHARGE: Rape. Our client was arrested and charged with rape, on the allegation that he had sexual intercourse with a woman who was too intoxicated to consent. Our client, who had no prior record whatsoever, vehemently denied this accusation.
RESULT: After we were able to have the arraignment date extended, a further investigation revealed that this charge never should have been brought. We were very pleased that this very serious charge was dismissed prior to our client ever being arraigned in court; there is no record of this case in the system.

Marlborough District Court

RESULT: Dismissed upon the completion of a one- day safe- driving class.

94%

Percent of Case Wins

23,000

Average Dollar Amount Won

239

Cases that Ended in Settlement

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