What to do After Being Charged with a Drug Crime?

Drug crimes are among the most legally complex offenses under our state and federal laws. Mounting an effective defense often means tackling tough questions involving the legality of searches, the admissibility of testimony and physical evidence, and the intentions of the accused. If you have been accused of any type of drug crime in Utah, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side.

Criminal defense attorney Ken Peterson at Northern Utah Law fights for his client’s freedom and reputation every step of the way.

How Defense Lawyer Ken Peterson Can Help You

Utah is a haven for those who manufacture, sell, and use illegal drugs. In fact, the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy designated 65 counties across the region as the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Economic pressures in this region make it vulnerable to the lure of trafficking in controlled substances, and the climate is favorable to marijuana and psilocybin production. As a result, federal and state investigators actively investigate drug crimes and frequently make arrests throughout Northern Utah.

If you are charged with a drug crime, you have the right to legal counsel and to have an attorney present during questioning. At Northern Utah Law, criminal defense lawyer Ken Peterson adheres to the belief that anyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty and treats all his clients with respect. With Ken’s important prior prosecutor background, Ken can handle cases involving:

Possession
Manufacture
Distribution
Trafficking
Drug crime penalties in Utah

Depending upon their severity, drug crimes can range from misdemeanors for simple possession to felonies for distribution and trafficking. If the crime is punishable by less than one year of jail time, it is a misdemeanor, while crimes punishable by a year or more in prison are felonies.

With so much at stake, you need a drug crime attorney in Cache County and throughout Northern Utah who preserves your rights and fights for you. Ken Peterson thoroughly analyzes all aspects of your case and prepares the strongest possible defense. In some cases, Ken recommends going to trial, but in other cases, it may be beneficial to negotiate a plea agreement.

Northern Utah Law is Committed to Giving a Voice to the Accused

Criminal defense lawyer Ken Peterson at Northern Utah Law is committed to advocating for the accused in Utah and upholding the integrity of the criminal process by forcing state prosecutors to truly prove their cases beyond a reasonable doubt. If you have been accused of any type of drug crime or are being investigated by state authorities, contact Ken online to schedule a meeting or at your place of confinement if necessary.