Man Charged with Firearm and Drug Possession
Posted on Mar 16, 2010 1:30pm PDT
A man was charged with two counts of illegal possession of a firearm by a felon, felony possession of marijuana and other charges after a search warrant was executed by police. Investigators reportedly found small quantities of marijuana, a digital scale, pipes for smoking marijuana and two shotguns. As he has previously been convicted, he is prohibited from possessing firearms.
When someone is charged with
possession of firearms or
drug possession then you need to know that courts will take this matter seriously with consequences such as heavy fines and possible jail time. However, if you are charged then you also need to know that you have options and rights that should be protected during this difficult time. A charge of possession does not have to greatly change your life if you handle your case correctly.
With the help of a criminal defense attorney, you will be able to resolve this matter in the most beneficial way possible. A defense lawyer will know what to expect with your case and how to handle difficult matters such as court proceedings. Please take some time today to
contact a criminal defense lawyer and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can move forward with your life.