Over the past few years, heroin abuse has risen sharply throughout Missouri, compelling law enforcement to step up its efforts to educate the public and crack down on dealers and users. Due to the highly addictive and deadly nature of heroin, possession of any amount of this drug is always a felony.
If heroin was discovered during a traffic stop, did the police have a reason to search your car? Was the search and seizure performed lawfully? The earlier you contact our firm, the more options we will have to protect you against a conviction. Call The Hammer Law Firm at 314-266-7821 to schedule a free consultation.
Strong Defense Against Charges of Distribution of Heroin in Jefferson and Throughout Missouri
At The Hammer Law Firm, will use our skills to fashion alternatives to a charge on your record, including drug court, diversion, alternative sentencing or unsupervised probation.
If you are a first-time drug offender, you may be able to go to drug court and keep criminal charges off your record. We will explore every available alternative.
The penalties for possession, distribution and sale of heroin are steep and can include a term of up to 30 years or life in prison without parole. If you are already on probation for another crime, the consequences may be even more severe. We represent clients who have been charged with drug crimes in the state and federal courts, including:
- Trafficking, sales, intent to sell, or distribution of heroin
- Heroin manufacturing
- Heroin possession
- Heroin-related crimes in conjunction with a weapon
As a former prosecutor and a skilled St. Louis possession of heroin attorney representing clients throughout Missouri, our firm's founding lawyer Mark A. Hammer has years of experience on both sides of the criminal justice system. He will thoroughly review your case, including arrest records and evidence. If your search and seizure was conducted unlawfully or if law enforcement took statements from you without reading you your Miranda rights, we will file motions to suppress this illegally obtained evidence. Mr. Hammer's experience as a former prosecutor allows him to readily identify questionable evidence or suspicious police reports.
Contact Us
Our firm represents clients throughout Missouri who have been charged with serious drug crimes. To discuss your heroin-related drug charge with one of our attorneys, call 314-266-7821 or contact us online.
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