Iowa Drug Possession Attorneys
Any kind of drug charge is very serious. Even a seemingly minor drug conviction can lead to fines and probation. A drug conviction can negatively impact your ability to get student loans or a job in your chosen field. A more serious charge, such as possession with the intent to distribute, can lead to years in prison. If you have been charged with any drug crime, you need a qualified, professional defense lawyer at your side.
The lawyers of Culp, Doran, Seidlin & Genest, P.L.C. have defended people throughout Iowa accused of possessing or distributing all kinds of drugs. We have appeared before most, if not all, judges in central Iowa, and have battled with most, if not all, local prosecutors. We have defended people accused of using or selling drugs such as the following:
- Methamphetamines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
Iowa laws regarding methamphetamine use or distribution are very harsh. There are mandatory minimum sentences for methamphetamines that do not apply to other drugs. For instance, if you have been charged with possessing five kilograms of methamphetamine or fewer with the intent to deliver, you face up to 25 years in prison. Further, you will not be eligible for parole until you have served at least one third of your sentence. We have represented people on meth charges. In some instances, our efforts have led to probation, rather than years in prison.
In every drug crime, your defense attorney must be ready and able to look closely at the state's evidence to find the weaknesses in the state's case. Drug charges often turn on search and seizure issues. If law enforcement agents did not have probable cause to search you, we can move to suppress this evidence and dismiss your case. The police are obligated to follow a number of other rules when gathering evidence against suspects. Our lawyers have successfully represented many people accused of possessing or distributing illegal drugs. Our efforts have led to positive resolutions in many cases, including the dismissal or reduction of serious charges.
Contact the Des Moines Drug Crimes Attorneys of Culp, Doran, Seidlin & Genest, P.L.C.
If you face drug charges, contact Culp, Doran, Seidlin & Genest. Call 515-288-3333 or e-mail our law firm to discuss your case.
