Speak with our drug charge attorney serving Easley, Simpsonville, Greenville, SC and surrounding areas

Drug crimes in the state of South Carolina can carry harsh penalties. Even for first-time offenders, a guilty conviction can result in heavy fines, jail time and a permanent stain on your record.

Attorney Sarratt has represented countless clients accused of dealing with marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin, as well as prescription drugs and synthetic drugs. Our law firm can defend you if you were charged with: 


We can take on any case

Simple possession

Possession with intent to distribute


Distribution


Manufacturing


Trafficking


Each charge has different elements, defenses and penalties that require expert legal knowledge and skill. The penalties range from fines and suspended licensing to serious prison time. We will stand by your side to fight for your future. 

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There are several possible defenses for a drug charge, depending on the facts and circumstances of your case. Some of the common defenses are:

How can a lawyer defend me against drug trafficking charges in South Carolina?

Illegal search and seizure:

This means that the police violated your constitutional rights by searching your person, property, or vehicle without a valid warrant, consent, or probable cause. If this is the case, any evidence obtained from the illegal search may be excluded from the trial, and the prosecution may have to drop the charges.

Lack of possession:

This means that you did not actually or constructively possess the drugs, meaning that you did not have physical custody or control over them. For example, if the drugs were found in a shared space or a borrowed vehicle, you may be able to argue that they belonged to someone else or that you were unaware of their presence.

Medical exception:

This means that you had a valid prescription or authorization to use the drugs for a legitimate medical purpose. For example, if you were prescribed a pain medication and you got charged because you didn’t have them in the original pill bottle you got from the pharmacy, you may be able to use this as a defense against a  drug possession charge.

Entrapment:

This means that the police induced or coerced you into committing a drug offense that you would not have otherwise committed. For example, if an undercover officer pressured you into buying or selling drugs, you may be able to claim that you were entrapped by the police. While the entrapment defense may seem like the most common defense to drug charges on TV and in the movies, it is rarely successful inside a real courtroom. Choosing the best drug charge lawyer in South Carolina means hiring someone who is willing to tell you the truth, not simply what you want to hear.

These are some of the common defenses for a drug charge, but there may be others depending on your specific situation. The best way to determine the best defense strategy for your case is to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can review the evidence and the law, and advise you of the best possible outcomes depending on the facts of your case. A drug charge can have serious consequences for your future, so you should not take it lightly or try to handle it on your own. Contact Sarratt Law today for a free consultation with an experienced drug charge lawyer serving Simpsonville, Greenville, SC and surrounding areas.