Drug Charges

Panama City, Florida Drug Charges Defense Attorney

Many drug crimes carry prison sentences between five and 30 years. Any federal crime involving drug trafficking or massive interstate transport will always involve severe penalties. Excepting a few marijuana charges, all drug crimes are felonies and can carry a life sentence, depending on the drug. At The Law Offices of Chris Patterson, P.A., we will fully safeguard your rights and protect your legal interests concerning any charge that you are facing.

When facing a serious drug crimes charge, you need the assistance of an experienced and dedicated criminal defense attorney. At The Law Offices of Chris Patterson, we are experienced in asserting the rights of individuals charged with drug crimes including possession, distribution, manufacture, and drug trafficking. Contact us today for a free consultation.

We are experienced in defending cases involving the following drugs:

• Marijuana: possession, distribution, and trafficking
• Methamphetamines
• Cocaine possession and crack cocaine
• Steroids
• Hallucinogens
• Prescription drugs: pain medication
• Heroin
• GHB
• Ecstasy

Defense of doctors and medical professionals

In addition to drug possession, drug trafficking, and distribution charges, we also represent medical professionals in cases of over-prescribing pain medications or the distribution of prescription drugs. We understand your need to protect your reputation and your livelihood, and will handle your case discreetly.

We work to see your charges defeated. In the event that we cannot get your charges dropped, we will work to reduce the penalties associated with those charges and the impact they may have on your life.

Search and seizure and YOUR RIGHTS

When your person, car, or home is searched, officers must follow specific procedures to ensure compliance with the law. If you have been charged with a drug crime, or drug crime evidence was seized from your property, our attorneys will begin an immediate investigation into the conduct of the officers to determine if their actions were legal.