Richmond Criminal Attorney

Drug Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute

There are circumstances where a defendant will face more serious charges than simple drug possession. He or she may be accused of possession with the intent to sell or distribute a controlled substance, a drug crime that is charged as a felony unless it involves less than half of an ounce of marijuana. Otherwise, a defendant may face anywhere from 1 to 40 years in prison for a first offense or up to life imprisonment for a second offense. The type and amount of drug are the main factors that will determine sentencing for this type of offense.

If you live, work or were arrested in the Richmond area, now is the time to act. An attorney at our law firm may be able to help you fight your charges and effectively avoid a conviction. Facing years of imprisonment can be a frightening and confusing situation to be in. With a Richmond criminal defense lawyer from our offices at your side, however, you can feel confident that your legal rights will be protected to the fullest extent. As a former prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense attorney, Vaughan C. Jones has the experience and resources you need on your side to combat possession with intent charges.

Accused of possession with intent? Contact a Richmond criminal defense lawyer today.

A defendant may face possession with intent charges if law enforcement discovers evidence at the scene that indicates the intent to sell or distribute controlled substances. Large amounts of cash, baggies, PDAs, client lists, packaging materials and scales are examples of some items that law enforcement may consider to indicate the intent to distribute.

Because the prosecution is most often left struggling to prove "intent" with circumstantial evidence, this may be a key part of the defense strategy that your attorney uses to challenge your possession with intent charges. Find out more about your case and how we can help you by contacting a Richmond Criminal Attorney at our firm today.