Rhode Island Drug Attorney
Rhode Island Drug Charges
If you have been arrested for a drug crime in Rhode Island, the consequences of a conviction can be devastating. Even a conviction for possessing a small amount of narcotics can have lasting consequences including a felony conviction, job loss, student loan disqualification and license loss. Charges for distribution or dealing type offenses are treated harsh in Rhode Island and should not be taken lightly. That's why it is extremely important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. A skilled criminal defense lawyer will thoroughly review the facts surrounding your case to determine if an illegal search or seizure took place, or if your Constitutional rights were violated. Recently, Attorney Powderly secured a dismissal for his client who was arrested with sixty (60) plus pockets of heroin in his pockets. Attorney Powderly filed a motion to suppress and argued the arresting police officer lacked reasonable suspicion to detain and frisk his client. The court agreed and the prosecution had no choice but to dismiss all the charges. In cases where there are no readily available defenses, a skilled defense lawyer can negotiate on your behalf for a reduction of charges and/or a diversion program that could keep a conviction off your record.
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