Experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
The Law of Offices of Marvin Cable handles criminal cases involving drug crimes. Attorney Cable and his team are experienced in drug law and related offenses. The firm is uniquely passionate about the drug-related cases and reform. Attorney Cable is a long time proponent of repealing the drug laws. Philosophically, we are against all laws that criminalize drug use and abuse. While we do not condone the use of drugs, we fundamentally disagree that people using drugs should be treated as criminals.
The Benefits Of Working With Our Defense Team
Because of our unique position about and experience with drug laws, each client gets the benefit of our experience and superior knowledge. Also, because we are a ’boutique’ law-firm, each client gets the attention and focus that they may not get at a ‘big-law’ law firm. We pride ourselves on not being a sausage factory. Each client is treated as unique. Each case is treated as unique. While we have general strategies we like to employ, we are not scared at creating new strategies, and new ways of doing things for each case. In other words, not only are we flexible with how we practice law, we have the resources to be intelligent and creative.
What do I do if I’m facing drug charges?
If you or somebody you know is facing drug related criminal offenses, seek legal counsel immediately. With each moment that passes by, the potential for someone’s rights to be violated increases. Sometimes, with proper legal assistance criminal drug related cases can be stopped in their tracks. Many times defendants try to fight drug charges on their own, but this is a mistake. Many reason that they don’t have the money to pay a lawyer; many reason that they will get just the same result without a lawyer; many don’t understand the implications of criminal proceedings. But, as the proverb goes, “don’t be penny wise and dollar foolish.” Speak to a lawyer right away.
Hire Players for Your Team
Defense lawyers have trained for years, and have invaluable knowledge and experience that non-lawyers don’t. Lawyers spend years learning the law. Trying to defend oneself against criminal charges is like trying to play basketball for the first time against professional basketball (NBA) players. Imagine, after having put on your jersey and laced up your shoes, you are eye to eye with Kobe or LeBron. Imagine, its also your first day on a court. Let’s be honest, you stand little chance. Kobe and LeBron will smash you. The same is true when trying to defend oneself in a courtroom. A district attorney knows how to play the game. Hire an attorney, or stand very little chance. But, get a lawyer who knows how to ball, and who knows how to win.
Common types of drug crimes and elements & penalties
- Cocaine
- Possession—G.L. c. 94C, § 34
- Possession with Intent—G.L. c. 94C, § 32A
- Trafficking—G.L. c. 94C, § 32E(b)
- Heroin
- Possession—G.L. c. 94C, § 34
- Possession with Intent—G.L. c. 94C, § 32
- Trafficking—G.L. c. 94C, § 32E(c)
- Being Present Where Heroin Is Kept—G.L. c. 94C, § 35
- Marijuana
- Possession—G.L. c. 94C, § 34
- Possession with Intent—G.L. c. 94C, § 32C
- Trafficking—G.L. c. 94C, § 32E(a)
- Sale to a Minor—G.L. c. 94C, § 32F
- Counterfeit Substances—G.L. c. 94C, § 32G
- Drug Paraphernalia—G.L. c. 94C, § 32I
- Sale Within and by School Property— G.L. c. 94C, § 32J
- Conspiracy—G.L. c. 94C, § 40
- Hypo/Syringe—G.L. c. 94C, § 27
- Phencyclidine (PCP)—G.L. c. 94C, §§ 32A(c) and 32A(d)
No case is the same
Good lawyers take type to craft each defense
Each drug case is unique, and must be treated so. Good defense attorneys should not have a one-size-fits-all approach to drug cases. This is because many drug cases are “fact specific.” This means that the outcome of the case is largely dependent on the facts and circumstances of relevant events. Therefore, good criminal defense attorneys understand the importance of thoroughly reviewing, investigating, and understanding all aspects of the case.
Effective drug crime lawyer
Getting the best result depends on making the best arguments. To be an effective drug crimes lawyer, a lawyer must make top arguments. Get a lawyer who will make the best arguments for you.