Cocaine is a highly addictive drug in both its powder cocaine form and its crack cocaine form. An occasional drug temptation can lead to an expensive habit — a habit that many people turn to drug distribution simply so that they can feed their own drug addiction. Unfortunately, Missouri prosecutors are unsympathetic and the consequences of a cocaine possession conviction are unforgiving. Cocaine-related charges are vigorously prosecuted in Missouri and could result in a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.
At the Law Office of Lenny Kagan, we understand how overwhelmed you may feel when facing such high stakes. Our criminal defense law firm offers crucial experience that is necessary when confronting state or federal drug charges — a lawyer who has both prosecuted and defended these cases, as well as a former police officer who has extensive experience investigating drug cases.
Contact us to schedule your free initial consultation to discuss your case with our St. Louis cocaine possession defense lawyers.
Relentless Defense From a Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Principal attorney Lenny Kagan is a former Assistant State Prosecuting Attorney for St. Louis County. That experience can be crucial in understanding how drug cases are built and in countering prosecution strategies. Our law firm has the experience, resources and ability to aggressively and effectively defend clients who are facing charges involving:
- Possession of crack or powder cocaine
- Possession of cocaine with intent to sell
- Distribution of cocaine/drug trafficking
- Drug conspiracy
- Related money laundering offenses
- Other cocaine charges
The quantity of cocaine seized and the type of cocaine (crack or powder cocaine) can greatly impact the charges and the potential penalties, especially if the charges are prosecuted in federal court. Under federal drug laws, a small amount of crack and a large amount of powder cocaine can result in the same penalty — a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.
Whether charges are prosecuted in state or federal court, a conviction will have a permanent effect on your future. However, there are defense strategies available, even if the cocaine was confiscated from your home, your car or directly from you. We know how to investigate drug crime cases, and we have proven experience representing the interests of clients at trial.
Contact Our Clayton Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer
For experienced defense against state or federal cocaine charges, schedule a consultation with our Clayton and St. Louis area drug crime defense attorneys. Call 314-227-1978 or toll free at 866-941-2398, or contact us online to set up your free initial consultation. Russian and Spanish language consultations are available.
