Defense of Drug-Related Charges Throughout Alabama

Get an aggressive Birmingham drug crime lawyer in your corner

Don’t let past mistakes destroy your future. Enlist skilled, strong advocates for your drug crime defense.

Whether your pending drug charges are unfounded, a result in an error in judgment or because of addiction, Barclay Law LLC can help. Our Birmingham criminal defense lawyers investigate every detail of your case, from questioning the validity of the traffic stop or search, through the credibility of the officers involved. We search for every weakness in the prosecution’s case to tear it apart, protecting your rights and working toward a reduction in charges, mitigated sentence or a complete dismissal.

Fighting for clients accused of any level of controlled substance crime

Our firm can assist you with criminal offenses involving any type of drug. The most common drugs manufactured, sold and trafficked drugs include:

Marijuana/Cannabis
Crack and cocaine
Heroin
Methamphetamines and amphetamines
Ecstasy

Prescription drugs
- Lortab / Vicodin
- Xanax
- Adderall
- Oxycontin
- Klonopin

View a more extensive list of technical and street names of prescription and illegal drugs at the Office of Diversion Control website. Barclay Law LLC can represent clients in the full range of state and federal drug crimes, such as:

Drug trafficking
Unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substances
Unlawful distribution of controlled substances
Possession with intent to sell
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Prescription drug fraud
Manufacturing of illegal substances
Conspiracy to sell drugs
Operation of a methamphetamine laboratory
Sale of illegal substances in a school zone
Possession of drug paraphernalia

Levels of drug crimes

Drug crimes don’t just apply to drug dealers – possessing marijuana for personal use in Alabama is a Class A misdemeanor on first offense, and can be a Class C felony as a subsequent offense. Even unlawful possession of a prescription medication can be a crime. Moreover, a criminal drug conviction will hang over you for years, affecting everything from your ability to get a job to your ability to vote.

Penalties for convictions of drug crimes in Alabama can vary by drug type, amount of drug, involvement of minors, involvement of weapons and the type of crime perpetrated:

Felony drug crimes

Class A felony involving a deadly weapon: no less than 20 years in prison
Class A: 10 years to life in prison and up to $60,000 in fines
Class B or C felony with a deadly weapon: no less than 10 years in prison
Class B: two to 20 years in prison and up to $30,000 in fines
Class C: one to 10 years in prison and up to $15,000 in fines

Misdemeanor drug crimes

Class A: up to one year in county jail and $6,000 fine
Class B: up to six months in county jail and $3,000 fine
Class C: up to three months in county jail and $500 fine

Penalties for federal crimes are available on the Drug Enforcement Administration website.

Ready for trial and enforcing your rights

Every fact is important because an error by police or prosecutors may be sufficient to get your charge dismissed or substantially reduced. At the very least, any imperfection in the prosecution’s case can lead to a case dismissal or a beneficial plea bargain with alternate penalties like work-release or community service. Your criminal lawyer must have full insight into Title 13A of the Alabama Criminal Code, and in-depth experience with the state’s Courts can create such a result. And that insight and experience is what you get with Barclay Law LLC.

Contact a Birmingham drug charge defense lawyer today

While the federal government and public policies are working toward alternatives to incarceration following drug crime conviction, you still need a drug crime defense lawyer with your best interests in mind. Call Barclay Law LLC at 205-488-2797 or contact us online for a free consultation.