Drug Crimes Lawyer in Attleboro, MA

Drug crime allegations are prosecuted aggressively at both the state and federal levels. A single arrest for possession, trafficking, or distribution can expose you to mandatory minimum sentences, substantial fines, and a permanent criminal record. 

In many cases, law enforcement builds these investigations over time, using surveillance, confidential informants, search warrants, and controlled purchases, before making an arrest.

If you are under investigation or have already been charged, early intervention is critical. With decades of courtroom experience and the perspective of having been a former Assistant District Attorney, Brian D. Roman, Attorney at Law understands how drug cases are developed and where constitutional and evidentiary weaknesses often arise.

Schedule a free initial consultation in person or virtually with our Attleboro drug crimes attorney by calling (508) 687-6404 or submitting our online contact form. Available 24/7.

Drug Offenses We Defend 

The Massachusetts Controlled Substances Act regulates drugs in the state; these drugs can range from cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl to prescription medicines. While small quantities of marijuana are allowed, possession of more than one ounce can be charged as a misdemeanor, and felonies can be charged for specific amounts involved in distribution. 

We represent clients in Attleboro, Wrentham, and throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island in a broad range of drug crimes, including:

• Possession of controlled substances
• Possession with intent to distribute
• Drug trafficking
• Distribution or delivery
• Manufacturing or cultivation
• Importation or transportation
• Conspiracy to commit drug offenses
• School zone or enhanced penalty violations

Each category carries different elements that the prosecution must prove. Our role is to scrutinize whether those elements can actually be established beyond a reasonable doubt.

How We Defend Drug Investigations & Charges

Drug cases frequently hinge on constitutional issues, particularly Fourth Amendment search-and-seizure law and Article 14 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights. 

We carefully evaluate:

• The legality of traffic stops and pedestrian stops
• The validity of search warrants
• Whether probable cause existed
• The handling and testing of alleged substances
• Chain of custody procedures
• The credibility of confidential informants
• The admissibility of statements made to the police

If law enforcement violated your constitutional rights, we file motions to suppress evidence. When key evidence is excluded due to such motions, charges are often reduced or dismissed.

In other cases, we negotiate strategically with prosecutors to seek reduced charges, drug recovery court programs, or sentencing outcomes designed to minimize long-term damage. 

If a trial becomes necessary, our firm prepares a disciplined, fact-driven defense focused on undermining the prosecution’s evidence and protecting your presumption of innocence. 

Consequences of Drug Crime Convictions