Maryland and Washington, DC, Drug Crimes Defense Lawyers
Drug Possession · Drug Trafficking · Drug Distribution · Illegal Drug Paraphernalia
At Mitchell & Saltz, LLP, we are proud to offer aggressive criminal defense representation to clients throughout Maryland and in the District of Columbia who have been charged with or are under investigation for misdemeanor and felony drug charges, including:
- Simple drug possession (marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, meth)
- Felony drug possession with intent to distribute
- Drug trafficking, distribution and sale of drugs
- Illegal drug paraphernalia
- Any violation of controlled substances laws
- Racketeering, conspiracy or money laundering or any other charge arising out of a drug prosecution
Whether you are facing a misdemeanor drug possession charge or multiple felony charges in a federal drug crackdown case, our experienced drug crimes defense attorneys are here to provide sound legal advice and representation that gets results. Contact our offices in Greenbelt and Columbia today to schedule a free consultation.
Powder vs. Crack Cocaine Offenses: Is There a Racial Bias in Sentencing
There is a perceived racial disparity in the way that drug crimes involving crack cocaine have been prosecuted and sentenced. Very recently, Congress addressed this perception by adopting new federal sentencing standards for crack cocaine offenses.
Many of these cases are currently waiting to be reviewed in order to make certain that the sentences were not biased toward punishing African-American offenders more severely than white offenders charged with a crime related to powder cocaine. If you or a family member received an unfairly harsh sentence for a crack cocaine offense, contact us today to discuss how the new rules may affect you.
