Fairfield County Criminal Defense Attorney Focuses on Drug Possession Charges
If you are facing drug possession charges in Fairfield County, Connecticut, an experienced criminal defense attorney like those at the Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC can help keep these charges from becoming a part of your permanent record and adversely affecting the rest of your life.
In Connecticut, the penalties for drug possession vary, depending upon the type of drug possessed, where the defendant was when the crime was committed, and whether it was a first or repeat offense. Although Connecticut has decriminalized marijuana possession for amounts under ½ ounce, it is not legal and offenders can face both fines and jail time.
Drug Possession in Connecticut
Possession is defined as either actual physical possession or construction possession, which means having the drugs in a place under one's dominion and control. In Connecticut, the crime of possession requires knowledge, meaning that the defendant must have knowingly possessed the substance. Possession with intent to distribute is considered a felony.
If someone is caught in possession of ½ ounce or more of marijuana or any quantity of illegal drugs within 1500 feet of an elementary or secondary school or a licensed day care, he will face a mandatory two-year prison term, which will run consecutively with the term imposed for the possession crime.
Have you been charged with drug possession in Fairfield County, Connecticut and are looking for aggressive representation? The experienced criminal defense attorneys atthe Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC will explain your options and give you a realistic evaluation of your case. We have been representing criminal defense clients throughout Fairfield County since 1993. Please contact us online or call 203-678-8135 today to schedule your free initial consultation.
