HEROIN CHARGES:

Asheville Criminal Defense Attorney

Receiving a heroin charge in North Carolina can present serious legal consequences, and you should certainly talk to a skilled defense attorney before you speak to anyone in law enforcement about your case. In fact, it is in your best interest not to speak to law enforcement at all - no matter how tempting they may make it seem. Letting an experienced Asheville Criminal Defense Lawyer represent you and negotiate on your behalf can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.

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HOW I CAN HELP WITH YOUR HEROIN CHARGE:

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Just because you’ve been charged with possession of heroin, or selling or trafficking heroin in North Carolina, does not mean you’re guilty. There may be grounds for a dismissal of the charge against you based on any number of factors. As a knowledgeable and aggressive North Carolina drug crimes defense attorney, I will be looking to poke holes in the State's case against you and potentially render their results inadmissible in court.

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I will conduct a full analysis of your case to uncover those factors that could possibly lead to a dismissal, or an acquittal if taken to trial. Or, if a plea bargain makes the most sense, I will work with prosecutors in order to reduce the charges or sentence against my clients. I have a strong reputation as an aggressive attorney who will fight for you every step of the way.

If you have been charged with a heroin crime in Western North Carolina, give me a call and we can discuss your specific situation in greater detail. From there, we can determine the kind of fines and or other penalties you could be facing.

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I have found that my clients appreciate getting straight talk concerning their legal issues, and my initial consultation is always free. 

I navigate my clients through the legal system everyday, and I work smart and aggressively to defend them and resolve their legal issues by turning over every stone to get the best results possible. I take the legal issues that my clients are facing very seriously, as I know that there can be lifelong consequences, resulting from the smallest moving violations to the most serious of crimes. Keeping your record as clean as it can be will always be my number one goal.

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As an Asheville criminal defense attorney, I represent clients in Asheville, North Carolina, Buncombe County, Hendersonville, Henderson County, and all other Western North Carolina areas. If you have received a ticket, are facing investigation, or have been charged with a crime, I am here to fight for your legal rights.   

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Types of Heroin Crimes:

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Heroin and Other Schedule I Drugs:

Heroin is made by adding chemicals found in the opium poppy to morphine. Once heroin is in the body, the body converts heroin to morphine. Heroin refers to the illegal form of morphine. Heroin is a Schedule I drug as are LSD, ecstacy and PCP.

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Heroin Possession:

All charges for heroin, whether for possession or distribution are felonies. Heroin possession is a Class I felony. 

Heroin Sale / Distribution:

Heroin distribution of four to 14 grams is a Class F felony. Penalties and classification escalate for 14 to 28 grams. Heroin distribution is a Class C felony when you possess 28 grams or more.