Syracuse Drug Crime Lawyer
Drug charges are always serious. They can affect your freedom and your future. It is important to remember that you have rights, and it is crucial to protect them.
Michael Spano has more than 30 years of experience in handling criminal cases. As the former chief assistant district attorney in Onondaga County, he knows how the prosecution approaches cases and tailors his strategies accordingly.
Give him a call today to discuss your particular situation.
New York Drug Possession Lawyer Defending Against Drug Charges
Michael Spano represents clients facing all types of felony or misdemeanor drug charges in Syracuse and central New York, including:
- Drug possession, drug sale or intent to distribute
- Prescription drug crimes (painkillers, stimulants, tranquilizers)
- Analog drugs, which are drugs that are chemically similar to illicit drugs, such as many opioids
- Drug trafficking and conspiracy
- Manufacture or cultivation (methamphetamine labs, growing marijuana, cocaine)
- Drug crimes involving guns
- Being found with drugs on or near school grounds
- Driving while ability impaired (DWAI) by drugs
- Conspiracy
- Search, seizure and warrant issues
These crimes carry a range of potential penalties, but prison is a possible consequence of many of them. Michael Spano is prepared to defend you against any drug-related criminal charges. For more information about drug charges in New York, visit Michael Spano Law‘s Drug Charges FAQ page.
Defense Against Drug Charges In Federal Court
Federal drug charges carry harsher sentences than state charges, and the arrest often comes after a long investigation. Michael Spano uses his federal court experience and prosecutor insights to challenge warrants, wiretaps, informants and the foundations of the government’s case.
Drug Charges Involving Traffic Stops
A significant number of drug cases start with basic traffic stops. In these cases, there are many factors that need to be considered while building your defense strategy. For one thing, the police might have violated your rights during the traffic stop. They could have lacked the reasonable suspicion of a crime necessary to make the stop or probable cause to arrest you. The vehicle search might also have gone against police procedure and violated your privacy rights.
The authorities are unlikely to admit illegal police procedures or voluntarily give up illegally seized evidence. The defense attorney at Michael Spano Law will listen to your side of the story and carefully review the evidence for signs that the police or prosecution have violated your rights. He will use what he uncovers to press the court to throw out illegally obtained evidence as fruit of the poisonous tree, improving your chances of a dismissal or reduced charges.
Contact Michael Spano Law Day Or Night
To discuss how the firm’s lawyer can help your defense, call 315-350-3975 or connect with the firm online. You likely have many worries and questions and little time to wait for answers. Michael Spano will try to return your phone call or email within hours to ensure that you will have all the information you need to start making decisions about your case.