Drug Crimes Expert in Ogden, Utah

Utah has neighbors where marijuana is legal. It is common for out of state visitors to be charged with a drug offense related to marijuana possession.

Based on data from Utah State Courts, drug-related crimes like manufacture, possession and distribution of controlled substances are the most common crimes in Utah.

In the past few years, convictions for drug crimes have risen and more than doubled in number.

Drug crimes in Utah may include many offenses starting with misdemeanors with minimal punishment to felonies with harsh sentences.

The majority of drug crimes can be charged as a federal offense under the Controlled Substances Act.

Federal charges are a totally different ballgame. You need to face more severe charges and penalties compared to state charges.

Common drug offenses in Utah include:

• Drug Trafficking
• Possession of Drug
• Paraphernalia
• Possession with Intent to Sell
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Distribution of Controlled Substance
• Clandestine Drug Labs
• Manufacture of Controlled Substance

Due to the severe nature of drug-related offenses, you need an experienced and trusted attorney to help you fight back and defend your rights.

You can be looking at serious jail time and massive fines depending on the type and amount of drug involved.

Whatever your drug offense may be, Godfrey Law will help you come up with the best defense for your case.

Our goal is to come up with the best possible outcome for your drug case.

We can have your charges dismissed or lowered to a lesser offense.

This is possible when your arresting officer failed to read you Miranda Warnings, or when your charge was a result of an illegal search or seizure.