In recent years, meth has changed from a drug that was primarily limited to rural areas to a drug that is increasingly common in urban areas such as St. Louis. As a result, city police have stepped up enforcement efforts. The consequences of an arrest are potentially very serious, even if you have never been in trouble with the law before.
At the Zolman Law Firm, our lawyers defend people who are charged with all kinds of drug charges, including meth offenses. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We have offices in Mid County and South County in St. Louis.
Meth Possession and Manufacturing
Law enforcement views meth labs as a danger not only for the user but also for society as a whole. To reduce meth manufacturing, police are targeting people who possess precursor chemicals such as ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and anhydrous ammonia. Possession of these chemicals can lead to meth manufacturing charges, even if you had no intent to manufacture methamphetamines yourself.
Since you face the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence, it is important not to talk to police or anyone else before you have spoken to an experienced criminal defense lawyer. You may have constitutional defenses such as the Fourth Amendment that protects you from unreasonable searches.
If this is your first offense, you may have options to avoid a criminal conviction such as drug court or suspended imposition of sentence. In today's society, it's important to keep your record as clean as possible. Employers, landlords, banks, schools and others routinely conduct background checks, and a meth conviction could follow you around for the rest of your life.
Contact a Missouri Meth Possession Lawyer at the Zolman Law Firm
The longer you wait to speak to an attorney, the more damage you may do to your case. For a free initial consultation with an experienced St. Louis methamphetamine lawyer, call 314-714-5532 or send us an e-mail.
