In the Midwest – 81.2% of all Drug Arrests are for Drug Possession

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According to the FBI, 81.2 % of all drug arrests in the Midwest are due to drug possession.  Marijuana led the drug arrest category with 51.9 % of drug arrests for marijuana possession.  Sale, manufacturing / cultivation drug arrests totaled 18.8 % in 2012.  In fact, more people were arrested last year (2012) for marijuana possession than for all other violent crimes combined.

It is illegal to sell or posses these drugs:

Common Illegal or Controlled Substances include:

  • Marijuana / Cannabis
  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Ecstasy
  • PCP
  • Methamphetamines or Crystal Meth
  • Barbiturates
  • LSD / Acid
  • Hash / Hashish
  • Opium
  • Mushrooms / Psilocybin

Whether you are faced with simple marijuana drug possession or a felony federal drug charge for possession of large quantities of marijuana or narcotics, we have the skill, experience and determination to provide the strong defense you require.  We are experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyers – call TODAY for help!

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