Pittsburgh Drug Possession Attorney

Pennsylvania Drug Possession Penalties

Drug possession penalties in Pittsburgh vary widely according to Pennsylvania state law.  The penalties can range from steep fines to prison time.  Often, there are mandatory minimum penalties if you are convicted.  And drug possession arrests not limited to possession of marijuana or other "street drugs."  Steroids, prescription drugs used without a prescription, or other illegal narcotics can result in drug possession charges.

For more information about drug crimes and arrests and what your rights are, please visit our Criminal FAQs page.

Drug possession defense in Pittsburgh

When trying to prove simple possession charges, a prosecutor will try to show that:

• You knew the drug was an illegal controlled substance.
• The substance is tested and confirmed to be an illegal drug.
• You, the defendant, knowingly, deliberately, and intentionally possessed an illegal drug controlled substance (without a valid prescription).
• You had control or possession of the drug.
• The police had probable cause to search you, your property, or your vehicle.

The penalties, fines, and possible prison sentence associated with other drugs may be different.  Drug Possession is a serious crime, and a criminal conviction for drug possession can follow you for the rest of your life.

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