Defending You From Drug Charges
Drug charges are complicated. Sometimes the accused really is a hardened criminal, but sometimes we're dealing with a nurse or pharmacist who developed an addiction to prescription drugs like OxyContin.® Regardless of your situation, we believe that every person deserves a second chance and an aggressive defense.
At the Anderson Law Firm, P.A., we have what it takes to defend you from drug charges. Our attorneys focus almost exclusively on criminal defense, always staying up-to-date on the most current changes in the law. Serving Florence, South Carolina, we will strive to get the charges dismissed or, in the alternative, help you get the smallest sentence possible.
In South Carolina's drug crime statutes, your fines and jail time go up considerably for a second conviction, whether the prior conviction was a month ago or 50 years; there is no timetable on repeat drug offenses. I will fight to knock down the prior convictions to keep you out of jail.
Types of Drug Charges
- Possession
- Possession with intent to distribute
- Trafficking
- Distribution
We see all kinds of drug arrests throughout the Pee Dee area, most popularly the I95 and I20 intersection, but most commonly we handle cases involving:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Crack
- Heroine
- Methamphetamines (often called "crank" or "ice")
- OxyContin®
Repeat Offenses
It does not matter how much time has lapsed since your first conviction, your second offense is considered a second offense for sentencing purposes. And with each offense the penalties intensify. If your prior offense was a long time ago, however, we can often negotiate with the prosecutor to lower the charges, so your sentence will not be nearly as severe. We can help you.
Contact Us ∙ 843-536-4429
Contact us today for a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer.
