We fight drug charges. If you or someone you love is facing a felony or misdemeanor drug charge, the lawyers at Ross & Pines can help. We have more than 80 years of combined experience representing people with drug charges in the Atlanta metro area, throughout the state of Georgia and in federal courts. We are aggressive attorneys who are willing to take every step necessary to protect your constitutional rights and your future against the consequences of being convicted of a drug crime. Additionally, we will fight to protect your property from being seized by the government (civil forfeiture) under state and federal law.
We Gather the Facts to Keep You Free
Intense investigation is a critical component of how the attorneys at Ross & Pines handle drug charges. We dig deep to ensure that we gather all available facts that will assist us in representing you in your drug case. As former prosecutors, we are thorough and we know what to look for. We have seen the way that many jurisdictions "fight the war on drugs" on the highways of the state of Georgia. Police officers usually pull people over for a reason completely unrelated to a drug charge. Typically these police officers will say that they observed a minor traffic violation, when in fact there was no traffic violation; then they find a reason to conduct a search or try to trick you into giving them consent to search your car.
Illegal Searches and Seizures Violate Your Rights
Sometimes the police officer will say that he smelled drugs in the car to justify the search, sometimes the officers will unlawfully detain people on the side of the highway, and sometimes the officer will say you gave consent to search your car. More often than not, these searches are illegal and in violation of the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits illegal searches and seizures. Even if you consented to a search of your car or person, the search may be in violation of your constitutional rights.
You Can Count on the Thoroughness of Our Investigations
At Ross & Pines, we have been extremely successful in challenging unlawful searches and seizures throughout the state of Georgia in both state and federal courts, resulting in the exclusion of evidence and the dismissal of cases. We have successfully fought many cases up to the Supreme Court of Georgia and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. We are successful because we take the time to thoroughly investigate each case and gather the evidence that we need to convince a judge that an illegal search and seizure occurred. We know the opposition because three of our attorneys were previously criminal prosecutors. This experience provides us insight into the behaviors and methods of the other side. We know how to defend against their tactics. We know how to help you.
Our criminal defense lawyers are available to handle all state and federal drug charges, including those related to:
- Drug possession (possession of meth, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, etc.)
- Drug trafficking
- Drug sale
- Drug manufacturing and cultivation
- Drug distribution
- Prescription drug fraud
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Immigration, Drug Crimes and Deportation
Many criminal defense attorneys, when they defend someone who is not a citizen of the United States, are not aware what constitutes a deportable offense. As a result, those lawyers may tell a non-citizen to plead guilty to a lesser drug charge in order to avoid jail time, a heavy fine, or a conviction on a more serious charge.
Unfortunately, even though a more serious drug charge may be reduced to a lesser offense, it may be a deportable offense in the eyes of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
At Ross & Pines, our drug crimes defense attorneys are also experienced in immigration matters. We can evaluate the charges against you and determine whether your drug crime is a deportable offense and what your options are in avoiding removal if you are charged with a drug offense.
To schedule a free consultation with a skilled drug crimes lawyer, contact us at 404-812-4300, toll free at 800-822-0818, or send an e-mail to info@rossandpines.com to learn how we can help you.