Drug Offenses

Trust your drug crime defense to an experienced lawyer in Cleveland

If you are arrested for drug possession, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony and may face serious consequences. The Law Office of Daniel M. Margolis frequently handles drug crime cases and can effectively protect your rights in possession, distribution, manufacture, and trafficking charges.

Attorney Margolis is experienced in defending drug crimes in Cleveland and Cuyaoga County and has represented clients in these types of drug cases for more than a decade. He is among the select number of attorneys nationwide who is a member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Legal Committee.

Ohio drug possession laws

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies drugs in categories called schedules based on the type of drug. Ohio drug laws are complicated and modeled after the federal schedules. Schedules range from I to V:

• Schedule I drugs have no legitimate medical use, are dangerous, and may cause addiction. Examples include LSD, heroin, GHB, and ecstasy.

• Schedule II drugs carry high abuse risk, but they have legitimate medical use. Examples include opium, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamines, and amphetamines.

• Schedule III drugs pose a moderate risk of abuse and are medical drugs. Examples include hydrocodone, codeine, testosterone, anabolic steroids, and certain depressants.

• Schedule IV drugs may cause slight dependency and are medical drugs, such as sedatives and tranquilizers.

• Schedule V drugs are low dependency substances and over-the-counter medicines, such as medications containing codeine.

Aggressively defending clients in possession cases

Attorneys experienced in defending drug crimes in Cleveland such as Dan Margolis know that charges for drug possession largely depend on the quantity and assigned schedule of the drug. Large quantities of Schedule I and II drugs carry the threat of heavy penalties. By investigating the circumstances surrounding your arrest, an attorney experienced in defending drug crimes in Cleveland can often devise strategies to challenge the charges, move for case dismissal, bargain for reduced charges, or work out a drug rehabilitation program instead of jail or prison time.

Protect your constitutional rights—call today for a free consultation

If you are arrested for possession, distribution, manufacture, or trafficking of illegal drugs, time is of the essence. The outcome of your case—or even whether you are charged with a crime—may depend upon how quickly you act. Call 216-539-7077 or contact the Law Office of Daniel M. Margolis online immediately.

If you are suspected of committing a crime, Dan Margolis is ready to provide a free initial consultation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. His office is conveniently located directly across the street from the Cuyahoga County Justice Center at 323 Lakeside Avenue West in Cleveland.