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Facing a drug-related charge can have serious consequences for your future, your record, and your freedom, so you need an attorney who will listen to you and prepare a defense strategy based on the facts and the law. As a Pomeroy drug crimes lawyer, I could use my advanced training and forensic experience to challenge evidence wherever it is weakest. I graduated from the National Criminal Defense College, and my unique training allows me to scrutinize forensic testing in drug cases, including lab analysis, chain of custody, and proper handling of evidence.
I believe in open communication—you will always understand the process, your options, and the strategy I am using. As a respected criminal defense attorney, I give a voice to people who are in need of legal support and want to beat the charges leveled against them.
Ohio law addresses drug crimes under multiple statutes, including Ohio Revised Code § 2925.03 (trafficking in drugs) and ORC § 2925.11 (possession of controlled substances). The severity of a charge depends on the type of drug, the amount involved, and whether the allegations involve manufacturing, trafficking, or possession with intent to distribute. Even misdemeanor drug charges can impact your job opportunities, education, and personal reputation.
These cases are rarely as straightforward as they appear, as lab results can be inaccurate, searches can be unlawful, and witness statements can be unreliable. By examining every aspect of the prosecution’s case, I work to uncover weaknesses that may exonerate you.
As your attorney for drug crimes cases in Pomeroy, I begin by reviewing every piece of evidence. This includes police reports, body camera footage, search warrants, and lab results. If the case involves chemical testing of a substance, I analyze whether the testing procedures met proper scientific standards and whether the results are reliable. My forensic training allows me to detect inconsistencies or procedural errors that others might overlook. Sometimes this is all that is needed to get a charge dismissed.
Even if you believe you have done nothing wrong, you should never speak to the police about your case without legal representation, as they may misinterpret your statements or use them against you. Once you hire me, I handle all communication on your behalf so nothing is revealed that might harm your case.
A drug case typically starts with an arrest or investigation, followed by an arraignment in court. Under the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, the case may proceed through pretrial hearings, discovery, motions, and trial, if it cannot be resolved before then. As your drug crimes attorney in Pomeroy, I will keep you informed about deadlines, potential outcomes, and the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Depending on the evidence, it may be possible to negotiate for reduced charges or, in some cases, complete dismissal. My goal is to give you the information and representation you need to make confident decisions about your future.
If you are facing drug charges, you need a defense lawyer with the knowledge and experience to challenge the evidence against you. I am committed to protecting your rights, questioning the prosecution’s case wherever holes exist, and pursuing the best possible outcome. Call me today to schedule a confidential consultation. As your Pomeroy drug crimes lawyer, I will give you straightforward answers, explain every stage, and provide a strong defense from beginning to end.
Client found in possession of a large amount of marijuana after his vehicle was stopped. Client was facing over 6 years in prison and the case was ultimately dismissed.
Attorney Andrew Stevenson’s client came in facing a first-offense OVI along with a drug possession charge. The OVI alone carried a mandatory three days in jail, fines up to $1,075, and a license suspension of one to three years, with a fifth-degree felony possession count adding 6 to 12 months in prison and up to $2,500 in fines on top. Stevenson got the drug possession dismissed and placed the client in a Driver Intervention Program in lieu of jail on the OVI.
Attorney Andrew Stevenson’s client came in facing three felony counts: illegal conveyance, drug trafficking, and bribery. Together, the charges put years of potential prison time and tens of thousands of dollars in fines on the line. Stevenson negotiated a resolution where the client served one year in prison before being granted judicial release, with 21 months of supervision to follow.
Attorney Andrew Stevenson’s client was charged with aggravated possession of drugs (a fifth-degree felony), tampering with evidence (a third-degree felony), weapons under disability (a third-degree felony), and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia (a fourth-degree misdemeanor). Combined, the charges carried potential prison time of up to seven years and fines up to $22,750. Stevenson got the client placed in a diversion program. The case will be dismissed upon successful completion.
Attorney Andrew Stevenson’s client was charged with felony possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony carrying a potential prison sentence of 6 to 12 months and fines up to $2,500. Stevenson got the client placed in a diversion program. The case will be dismissed upon successful completion.
Client was charged with felonious aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony carrying a potential prison sentence of twelve months and fines up to $2,500. Attorney Andrew Stevenson got the client placed in a diversion program, and the case will be dismissed upon successful completion.
Client was facing drug trafficking, drug possession, and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Attorney Andrew Stevenson secured a resolution through diversion, keeping the client out of prison and avoiding a felony conviction.
Client was charged with felony cocaine possession, which carries up to 12 months in prison, a mandatory license suspension, and a permanent felony record. Attorney Andrew Stevenson secured a reduction to a first-degree misdemeanor charge of Possessing Criminal Tools. Client was then accepted into a diversion program and upon successful completion, the case was dismissed and the record sealed. Instead of facing up to a year in prison and a lifelong felony conviction, the client avoided incarceration entirely and preserved a clean record.
Charged with aggravated possession of drugs and OVI, the client was looking at up to a year and a half of incarceration with driving privileges already lost to the automatic license suspension that follows an OVI arrest. Attorney Andrew Stevenson moved both criminal charges into diversion and won termination of the administrative suspension, returning the client’s license.
Client came to the firm facing aggravated possession of drugs, aggravated trafficking in drugs, and improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle a stack of felonies carrying up to four years if the counts ran consecutively. Andrew Stevenson secured a resolution of probation with the client serving no prison time.