Massachusetts Drug Crimes Defenses

Attorney DelSignore has successfully defended numerous clients charged with drug possession with the intent to distribute and has also handed cases involving distribution within a school zone which carry a mandatory minimum jail sentence.

Attorney DelSignore provides vigorous representation on drug offenses and will work to obtain a reduction in the charges to simple possession, will prepare the case for trial if a resolution is not possible by filing appropriate motions to suppress or dismiss or your behalf, and will work to obtain a not guilty verdict should your case proceed to trial.

Mere presence defense: In many cases, when drugs are not actually found on the person charged, a defense can be based on mere presence. Simply being present in the area where the police find drugs cannot support a conviction of drug possession or possession with the intent to distribute in Massachusetts.

If narcotics are not found on the suspect, the Commonwealth must prove that the accused constructively possessed the narcotics by having the ability to exercise dominion and control over them.

Search Warrant Cases: In cases involving searches of houses and apartments, the police will attempt to prove possession by linking the accused to the apartment and to the specific area where the narcotics are found by emphasizing the connection of the defendant to the area where the narcotics are found.

Motions in drug cases: Many times Massachusetts drug arrest raise motions to suppress evidence based on illegal searches and seizures under the Constitution.

Click here to read about Constitutional Defenses to Massachusetts Drug Arrests

It is important to have an experienced drug crimes lawyer represent you to ensure that every defense based on lack of possession and every motion to suppress evidence is vigorously pursued. Attorney DelSignore has the care, commitment and knowledge to provide you with a zealous defense of any drug charges brought against you.