Building an Effective Defense to Serious Drug Charges
At the Kingston, New York, law firm of Jonathan R. Sennett, P.C., we advise and represent people throughout the Hudson Valley who have been accused of such drug crimes as possession of marijuana, distribution of heroin or cocaine, or unauthorized possession of prescription painkillers. Contact our office to learn about the most effective way to resolve your criminal defense problem.
We prefer to fight the case instead of pleading guilty to a lesser charge
Although every case is different, and excellent opportunities to get rid of a drug case through plea negotiations come up all the time, our starting assumption is that we will find a winning defense and take it to trial.
A defense lawyer's ability to get a favorable offer from the prosecutor is usually the result of a demonstrated willingness to try the case from a position of strength. By putting in the time from the beginning of the case to identify promising defenses, constitutional arguments and gaps in the evidence, we basically beat the government to the punch. We work up a drug defense case to the point where it makes better sense for the prosecution to see the case our way than it does to hold out for a conviction on the original charge.
Hard work in the beginning of the case is the key to successful drug defense
Both trial preparation and bargaining leverage are significantly strengthened by committing time and effort to your case from the start. By coming into the case early, we can develop important facts to support a motion to suppress any evidence against you before the prosecution even knows what the case is about. We can also compare inconsistencies between the police reports and our own witness interviews to expose any gaps in the prosecution's case. Our ultimate goal is to achieve the best possible result for you at the earliest possible moment in the case.
We represent adults, juveniles, college and university students and motorists caught with drugs while driving the New York Thruway. When your personal liberty is at stake, you should never leave your defense to chance. Contact an experienced and highly skilled criminal trial attorney at the Kingston office of Jonathan R. Sennett, P.C. Call our office at 845-943-2261 or toll-free at 866-585-1091, or contact us online.
