Is there a pending charge against you for possession of drug paraphernalia in Bel-Ridge, MO (or anywhere near the St. Louis area)? Is so, do you know if there is also a charge for possession of marijuana? Was the paraphernalia you were caught with in the form of a one-hitter, or a baggie, or a roach clip, or rolling papers, or a bong? Do you know if the officer performed a legal search when he or she found the paraphernalia? Or were your Constitutional rights violated when the search was conducted? Do you know why that question is so important? Are you now trying to figure out what your options might be? Are you aware of the benefits that come with hiring an experienced attorney to help you out?
We Want to Get the Paraphernalia Charge Reduced So That It Does Not Show Up on Your RecordWhen you are dealing with a drug paraphernalia charge in Bel-Ridge MO, there are a few things you should definitely keep in mind.
As of January 1, 2017, the following laws regarding drug paraphernalia possession went into effect:
In addition to this potential sentence, you would also be looking at some long term consequences that you may not be aware of. For example, a drug conviction on your permanent record can make it very difficult to get a good job (because employers typically screen out candidates that have a record), and it can end any and all governmental benefits that you currently enjoy (like food stamps and public housing), and it can even prevent you from securing a student loan.
$450 To Take Care of Most Drug Paraphernalia ChargesBut at The Bankruptcy Company, we have a much different idea of how things should go. Our main goal is to get the charge reduced down to some lesser fine (like “littering,” which does not even show up on your record). This in turn will mean that you won’t have to deal with all the negative consequences described above.
Bel-Ridge, MO is a city in Northern St. Louis.
The affordable St. Louis drug paraphernalia possession attorneys at The Bankruptcy Company have been helping people get out of their drug-related charges for over ten (10) years. Our goal is to make sure that you can move forward with life without a major hit to your record. And we want to do it an affordable price. The fees for a typical Bel-Ridge drug paraphernalia charge start at $450.
We have two main locations: in the Central West End, at 1 North Taylor (on the corner of Taylor and Laclede), 63108; and in the Twin Cities of Festus / Crystal City, at 1000 Truman Blvd (Highway 61/67), 63019. The initial consultation is free of charge. So contact us today to learn more!!