Drug Crimes and Narcotics Defense Lawyer

Experienced Defense Attorney for Drug-Related Charges in Massachusetts

Attorney Michael Bradley has extensive experience handling drug-related cases across Norfolk County, Suffolk County, and Plymouth County Courts. His practice includes defending clients against criminal charges ranging from simple possession to drug trafficking of marijuana/hashish, opium, heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine. If you or someone you know is facing a drug-related and narcotic charges in Massachusetts, contact Attorney Bradley for a free case evaluation today.

Understanding Drug Offenses in Massachusetts

Drug offenses and narcotic crimes in Massachusetts are taken very seriously, and the legal consequences can be life-altering. Law enforcement and District Attorneys in the state pursue drug cases aggressively, which means it is crucial to understand the nature and penalties of these drug offenses and the legal process involved.

Types of Drug & Narcotic Offenses

Drug Possession: Being found with illegal narcotics for personal use or distribution. Even minor possession charges can lead to significant legal troubles. In Massachusetts, drug possession is a serious offense and can have lasting impacts on one’s life.

Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute: Possessing illegal narcotics with the purpose of selling or distributing them. Charges of possession with intent to distribute are more severe than simple possession. They often involve investigations into larger networks of drug activity.

Drug Manufacturing: The illegal production of controlled substances. Manufacturing drugs carries severe implications due to the potential for significant harm to public health and safety.

Drug Distribution: The act of smuggling, transporting, or delivering illegal drugs. Distribution involves moving drugs between locations and can lead to extensive legal consequences, including lengthy prison sentences.

Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws: An agreement between two or more people to commit drug-related offenses. Conspiracy charges can apply even if no drugs were physically found. It involves planning or aiding in drug crimes, which can complicate legal defenses.

Drug Trafficking: The possession with intent to distribute or the actual distribution of large quantities of drugs. Trafficking narcotics is one of the most serious drug offenses. The quantity of drugs involved often determines the severity of the charges. The trafficking of narcotics in Massachusetts often include:

• marijuana/hashish
• opium
• heroin
• cocaine
• fentanyl
• methamphetamine

Marijuana Trafficking: The illegal sale or distribution of marijuana in quantities that exceed statutory thresholds. Marijuana trafficking charges vary based on the amount of marijuana involved, with higher quantities leading to more severe legal repercussions.

Cocaine Trafficking: The illegal sale or distribution of cocaine. Cocaine trafficking is treated with high severity in Massachusetts due to the drug’s impact on health and safety.

Heroin Trafficking: The illegal sale or distribution of heroin. Heroin trafficking is prosecuted with the utmost severity due to the drug’s potential for addiction and harm.

School Zone Violations: Drug offenses committed within a designated distance from schools, parks, or playgrounds. Being charged with a drug offense in a school zone can lead to additional legal complications and increased penalties.

Drug Crime Defense Attorney – Free Case Evaluation

If you have been charged with a drug crime in Massachusetts, contact us for a free case evaluation. With law offices in Quincy and Norwell Massachusetts, drug crime defense attorney Michael Bradley serves Suffolk County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Bristol County, Cape Cod, and the South Coast including Braintree, Boston, Brockton, Dedham, Fall River, New Bedford, Plymouth, Quincy, Taunton, Wareham, Weymouth and more.

Navigating drug-related charges requires skilled legal representation. Attorney Michael Bradley is well-versed in defending clients against various drug charges, providing a strong defense to protect your rights and pursue the best possible outcome. If you have been charged with a drug offense in Massachusetts such as drug possession, drug manufacturing, or drug trafficking, contact Attorney Bradley for a free case evaluation, discuss your case and explore your legal options.