BUCHANAN
DEFENSE LAW
(702) 382-9103
300 S MARYLAND PKWY
LAS VEGAS, NV 89101
DRUG OFFENSES
Being charged with a drug offense in Las Vegas is a serious matter. The LVPD and other police agencies in Nevada have made it a top priority to crack down on drug-related crimes. There are entire divisions within these agencies whose sole purpose is to arrest and prosecute every individual involved in such, whether the offense is as minor as Possession of Marijuana or a more serious narcotic offense like Trafficking and Manufacturing.
At Buchanan Defense Law, we have represented countless individuals charged with drug crimes ranging from simple possession to high level trafficking. If you have been charged with a drug-related offense, do not hesitate to contact us.
COMMON DRUG OFFENSES HANDLED BY BUCHANAN DEFENSE LAW
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MARIJUANA SALE AND CULTIVATION
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MARIJUANA TRAFFICKING
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POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH INTENT TO SELL
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POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR PERSONAL USE
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POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR SALE
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POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
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PRESCRIPTION ABUSE
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TRAFFICKING OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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TRANSPORTATION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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UNLAWFUL PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
PENALTIES
Penalties for drug crimes vary greatly, and depend upon the severity of the offense. In Las Vegas, Nevada, possession of any controlled substance other than less than one ounce (1 oz.) of marijuana is a felony. Furthermore, the sale of any controlled substance (including marijuana) is a felony offense in the state of Nevada.
At minimum, conviction of a drug crime other than simple possession of an ounce or less of pot will likely require you to pay high fines and serve a jail or prison term. If you have been charged with committing a drug crime like any of those listed above, contact us today to see if we can help get your charges reduced and possibly avoid prison.