Every day in South Carolina, individuals are investigated, arrested, and charged with drug crimes. If you are one of these unfortunate individuals, or if someone you know is, it is important to realize the urgency of this situation. After being arrested for a drug crime, some people hesitate to hire an attorney. Either they feel their case is hopeless, or they fear how much it will cost to hire a defense lawyer. Whatever the reason may be, neglecting to hire a lawyer for representation is a huge mistake that could end up costing you greatly down the road. It is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible to prevent problems from occurring later on in your case.

There are many different types of drug crimes, but the offenses occurring most often are:

• Drug Possession
• Drug Cultivation
• Drug Sales
• Drug Distribution
• Drug Manufacturing
• Drug Trafficking
• Prescription Forgery

Drug charges can involve a number of controlled substances, including marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamines, ecstasy, heroin, and even certain prescription drugs. Regardless of the type of drug involved in your charges, you need a professional legal representative to handle your case. Blair C. Jennings, Attorney at Law has the knowledge and experience necessary to provide you with effective representation for drug charges. With his legal guidance and expertise, you will have a much better chance of beating your charges. 

If convicted of a drug crime in South Carolina, you may be sentenced to jail, fines, probation, community service, or drug rehabilitation or counseling. These penalties will vary in severity based upon the extent of the drug crime. Drug offenses involving large quantities of drugs or high schedules of drugs will be punished more severely, and if the defendant has any prior drug convictions on their record the resulting penalties will increase considerably. For a better idea of the penalties you might face from a drug crime conviction, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

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If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you need an attorney who can answer your questions regarding your legal rights, the potential sentence you are facing, and potential alternative resolutions such as a diversion program like Pre-Trial Intervention.

You need an attorney with the knowledge and experience to thoroughly research all the factual and legal aspects of your case and advise you on making the best possible decision.