Weston Connecticut Drug Possession Defense Attorneys Consider all Possible Defenses
Connecticut Criminal Defense Law Firm Focused on Drug Possession
If you've been charged with drug possession in Connecticut, you're probably weighing your options, and looking for experienced criminal defense counsel who will protect your rights. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC have been defending those charged with drug possession for more than two decades, and want to put their experience to work for you.
Drug Possession in Connecticut
According to Connecticut law, possession can mean either actual physical possession or constructive possession, meaning having drugs in a place under one's dominion and control.
The mere presence of the defendant at the place where the drugs are found is not enough to support a finding of constructive possession – the prosecution must submit evidence to show that the defendant had control over the place where the substance was found. If it is proven that the defendant is the owner of the premises, it may be inferred that he also controlled the premises.
Defending a Drug Possession Charge
When defending a drug possession charge, there are many points to ponder, including:
- Did the police who stopped and searched the defendant have probable cause?
- Did the drugs that were found belong to the defendant?
- Is the defendant an addict who needs treatment rather than jail time?
In Connecticut, possession of drug paraphernalia, including pipes, spoons, scales, and bongs, can also warrant misdemeanor charges and lead to jail time.
Are you facing drug possession charges in Weston, Connecticut? The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC have been defending Connecticut citizens against drug possession charges for over two decades. Contact us online or call 203-678-8135 to set up a free initial consultation today.
