Drug Possession Charges

In Utah, the laws covering drug possession are complex and include a wide range of controlled substances, including street drugs and prescribed medication.

A conviction for drug possession, even a small amounts of marijuana, can carry serious penalties that make it worth your while to defend yourself against the charges. Some people think it’s easier to pay the fine and move on. It is always best to get the advice of a competent attorney before pleading guilty to any charge.

A conviction for the possession of any other type of drug—including methamphetamines (meth, speed, crystal meth), cocaine, Ecstasy, psilocybin mushrooms (“shrooms”), heroin or prescription drugs like oxycodone, Oxy-Contin, Lortab, Percocet, and Soma—carries felony weight and even more serious penalties. In addition to possible jail time, anyone convicted of a drug possession charge faces:

• – Automatic driver’s license suspension
• – Loss of a professional or business license
• – Ineligibility for federal financial aid
• – The threat of deportation for non–U.S. citizen

An arrest for drug possession is more serious than it may appear at first glance. As a serious criminal charge, it should be treated seriously by anyone unlucky enough to be facing such charges.

Schatz, Anderson & Associates, LLC, is a Utah criminal defense law firm that has successfully handled thousands of criminal cases on behalf of defendants throughout Utah, including Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden. With more than 40 years’ combined experience to offer, our attorneys are highly qualified to offer protective advocacy on behalf of our clients who face drug possession charges.

We believe in truly defending our clients—which means fighting for dismissals and not-guilty verdicts at trial. In some cases, a plea agreement may be in our client’s best interests, especially if our client is eligible for diversion into one of Utah’s drug court programs.

We will always consult with our clients at the beginning of their case and at every stage as we proceed. We make sure our clients understand our strategy of defense, as well as their different legal options every step of the way.