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The increased use of drugs throughout the country has had an effect on a generation of Americans. There is evidence that indicates that the war on drugs is a failure, yet prosecutors representing the State of Ohio and United States of America continue to prosecute cases and impose life-long jail sentences at a very high rate. At the office of Edward C. Weber, I help defend clients in drug matters involving:

• Manufacturing of Drugs
• Transportation
• Distribution
• Cultivation
• Trafficking
• Possession of Drugs
• Possession of Drugs for Sale

Are you or a loved one facing drug charges in the state of Ohio? A criminal defense lawyer will provide you with the drug crime defense you need. Contact Edward C. Weber - the Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyer - today.

Your primary defense against Ohio state drug crimes is not that different to the defense of federal drug crimes (except for differences in sentencing and pre-trial motions). An important factor in determining the severity of the charge is the type and quantity of the illegal drugs involved. Another factor in determining the seriousness of the charge is whether the drugs are for personal use or for sale. A drug offense may be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the quantity and type of drug found by law enforcement. A few pounds of a drug is certainly more serious than just a few ounces, and a few ounces is more serious just than a few grams. Another very important factor is whether or not you have a prior criminal record. For obvious reasons, a prior criminal record could result in a more severe punishment than if the defendant had a clean or relatively minor record consisting of misdemeanors.


There are also drug crimes that are referred to as "enhancement crimes". These 3 crimes are very serious drug crimes which can result in double - even triple - of what a punishment would be for a similar drug crime under different circumstances. The following are known as the three enhancement crimes:

• Distributing drugs/controlled substances to those under the age of 21
• Causing children under age 18 to violate drug laws
• Distributing drugs/controlled substances near a school

Although this option may be available to some depending on the crime committed, a drug test with positive results can open up a whole new world of legal problems for the defendant.

Are you or a loved one facing drug charges in the state of Ohio? A criminal defense lawyer will provide you with the drug crime defense you need. Contact Edward C. Weber - the Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyer - today.

See Also:

• Drug Crimes FAQ