VA Criminal Lawyers
Virginia Drug Possession Defense Attorney
In Virginia, as in most states, drug possession charges can be prosecuted in either State or Federal Court. The amount and type of drug involved, and whether or not there was manufacturing, trafficking or intent to sell determines what court is involved in the drug case. Springfield, VA drug defense lawyer Bill Hicks is a former county prosecutor who represents those charged in Fairfax County, Loudoun County or Prince William County with trafficking or illegal possession of the following drugs, including prescription drugs:
- Cocaine / coke
- Crack cocaine
- Ecstasy
- Heroin
- LSD
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamine (meth)
- Opium
- Oxycontin
- Speed
Although the law offices of B.R. Hicks represents individuals charged with possession or trafficking in the above substances, most drug crimes in the Northern Virginia area are related to marijuana, cocaine or crack cocaine. Drug offenses typically become Federal crimes when they involve a conspiracy across jurisdictional boundaries. The facts of the arrest will dictate the type of defense that is mounted. Criminal defense lawyer Bill Hicks has decades of experience defending those charged with drug offenses in both Virginia courts and Federal court.
If you have been charged with drug trafficking, drug possession or other drug crime, please call or contact Springfield, Virginia drug crime defense lawyer Bill Hicks to schedule an appointment.
