The consequences of a drug conviction are serious. In addition to potentially facing significant periods of prison time, a drug conviction can seriously impede your ability to travel to other countries, impact housing applications, and limit future employment and volunteer opportunities.
It is important that you contact an experienced drug lawyer, like the lawyers at Davidson Gregory, to fight for you to avoid or minimize these consequences.
Steps to Help Your Drug Lawyer Defend Your Case
To help your drug lawyer successfully fight your drug charge, here is a list of things to do to help your own case:
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Ask to speak to a drug charge lawyer
When you are arrested for drug charges (whether it is simple possession, possession for the purpose of trafficking, or drug trafficking), exercise your right to speak to a lawyer.When the police ask you if you want to speak to a lawyer, say yes. An experienced drug lawyer, like the lawyers at Davidson Gregory, will help you understand your rights and obligations to the police. They will help you understand the importance of and how to exercise tip number 2!
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Do not be your own worst enemy, exercise your right to silence
If you are arrested for drug charges (e.g., possession, possession for the purpose of trafficking, drug trafficking), exercise your right to silence.The Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you possessed the drugs and talking to the police generally assists the Crown in doing so. Remaining silent prevents the police from gathering evidence from you that helps them secure a conviction against you. Your silence cannot be used against you, but lying or trying to “explain” will almost always backfire.
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Discussing your case with anyone other than your drug crime lawyer can assist the police
Police investigations do not end after you are arrested. Police can continue to investigate you for any crime, including ongoing drug charges, after they arrest you.Do not think that since you are no longer in police custody, their investigation is finished. For example, police can talk to friends, family, and colleagues about your case to gather evidence against you. If you discuss your case with your friends, family, or colleagues, the police can use that information to further their case.
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If you suspect you are under investigation for a drug crime such as drug trafficking, contact an experienced criminal defense drug lawyer
Contacting an experienced drug trafficking lawyer will help you understand your rights and obligations.Do not wait until after you are arrested. An experienced lawyer will help you navigate interactions with the police to ensure your rights are protected. Contacting an experienced drug crime lawyer can greatly assist you avoid a criminal record and the serious consequences for a drug crime conviction.
How Davidson Gregory Lawyers Can Help with Drug Charges
The experienced drug offense lawyers at Davidson Gregory have successfully defended people accused of drug trafficking, drug possession, and many other drug crimes across Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Saskatchewan.
Our lawyers have successfully defended people against drug charges in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, St. Albert, and southern Alberta.
Contact the experienced drug lawyers at Davidson Gregory today to retain a drug lawyer who will tirelessly fight for your rights.
