Drugs and Alcohol Crimes
“It’s only weed. I am a user and it’s my first offense.”
Perhaps no area has changed in the criminal law in the last 20 years more than the laws involving drugs and alcohol crimes, specifically, marijuana. Possession of marijuana remains illegal in the state of Nebraska and at the federal level as well. Many people naively think that the crimes involving marijuana are low on the totem pole of crimes and some think they are (or shouldn’t be) crimes at all. But even the passage of a marijuana joint from one person to another constitutes a felony under Nebraska law. Worse yet, Nebraska’s Supreme Court has all but certified a law enforcement officer’s search of you and your surroundings (think car) if an odor of marijuana is present. And we can all agree that this can lead to all kinds of other problems.
And this is just marijuana. Drugs and alcohol crimes, whether street drugs or prescribed ones, nearly always get you a felony charge. You better get a lawyer.
Contact Mike Bianchi For Help
Settle down and DON’T PANIC.
Most people charged in drug and alcohol crimes are either trying to make a few extra bucks (dealers); others are simply using the stuff, whether for a good time or perhaps, unfortunately, because of a deeper problem. But, either way, these are usually not violent or evil-minded people. They are just individuals who have gotten the attention of law enforcement (sometimes wrongly, I might add) because of a connection to an illegal or controlled substance. And now this connection stands to rubber-stamp you for the rest of your career.
I have been handling drug cases throughout my entire career. I have tried drug cases in both state and federal courts. And I have helped countless clients who have been charged with these crimes, many avoiding conviction altogether. And that’s what matters, isn’t it? Being charged with a drug crime is a stressful situation. I get that. As much as possible, you need this storm to go away. You need to get your life and your freedom back. I can help you. So, call me.
PARDONS, EXPUNGEMENTS, CLEARING RECORD
No two things increased the drastic impact of a criminal record in the last 30 years than the internet and the events of 9/11. The attacks on our country that date caused the background checks to become necessary; the internet caused them to become the norm.
Our criminal justice system has become aware of the need to minimize a defendant’s criminal history where possible. Diversion programs have proliferated for people charged with certain misdemeanors and low level, non-violent felonies. In addition, we have seen the creation of many specialty courts like drug courts , veteran courts and even mental health courts which ostensibly allows the defendant to have his charges dismissed if he completes an extensive program of rehabilitation. But what about those individuals who had a criminal record before 9/11? And what about people who have gotten convicted but otherwise turned her life around? Those past convictions continue to disable people from qualifying for certain jobs or careers. People with criminal records suffer all kinds of consequences which are hardly ever thought of when past charges were dealt with in the criminal justice system.
We know if and how you can get your record cleared; how you can get your good name back. We have been doing this for years and have even spoken to lawyers at seminars on the subject. So, if a criminal conviction – the “old you” – is holding you back and your record has been clean for awhile – the “new you” – contact our office right away. If you want to be able to own a firearm or improve your job opportunities, contact our office now. Don’t delay; while the process to get something off your record can take time, oftentimes it can be done quickly, depending on the nature of your conviction(s) and needs.
End The Nightmare With Mike’s Help
I have tried drug cases in both state and federal courts. And I have helped countless clients who have been charged with these crimes, many avoiding conviction altogether. Being charged with a drug crime is a stressful situation. You need to get your life and your freedom back. I can help you.
