Chesterton Drug Crime Attorney
Empathetic & Trusted Drug Defense in Lake County & Porter County, Indiana
Drug crimes can range from possessing a small amount of marijuana to trafficking large quantities of controlled substances.
Facing any drug charge can have a lasting impact on your life, but you don’t have to let one mistake ruin the rest of your life. Contact the Law Office of Adam Tavitas when you need a qualified drug crimes lawyer in Northwest Indiana.
Arrested for a drug crime? Contact us at (219) 245-2655 for a confidential free consultation to learn about your legal options.
What are the Indiana Drug Laws?
Indiana has strict drug laws. Even a mere possession charge can result in a sentence of jail time and fines. The severity of the felony depends on the type of drug involved and criminal activities, such as manufacturing or trafficking.
While some drug crimes are certainly more intense than others, any drug conviction can impact your freedom, reputation, and prospects. For this reason, you should immediately contact an experienced drug crime attorney if you are under arrest on a drug charge.
If convicted, you will have a permanent criminal record that will follow you into the future. In addition, you could face enhanced criminal charges in certain circumstances.
You may be facing enhanced charges for:
- Possession of large quantities
- Prior criminal history
- Possession of a weapon
- Financing drug manufacturing
What are the Penalties for Drug Possession of Cocaine and Meth?
- Possession of fewer than 3 grams of Cocaine or Methamphetamine is a Class D Felony. It is punishable by six months to 3 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.
- Possession of fewer than 3 grams of Cocaine or Methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school property is a Class A Felony. It is punishable by 20-50 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.
- Possession of more than 3 grams of Cocaine or Methamphetamine is a Class C Felony. Possession within a school zone is a Class A Felony - these crimes are punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
Preparing an Effective Defense in Chesterton
As your Chesterton criminal defense attorney, I examine all aspects of your constitutional rights and the circumstances of the criminal defense case. I thoroughly investigate your criminal case to look for opportunities to suppress statements or evidence, such as:
If you were properly advised of your Miranda Rights, law enforcement conducted an illegal search, or if evidence was collected illegally. I look at the circumstances, such as whether others were present in the vicinity and other details to show reasonable doubt. Call today.
Facing Charges Under Indiana Drug Laws? When You Are Ready to Start Fighting the Charges, Call (219) 245-2655 for a Consultation. You Can Also Contact My Firm Below.
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Real Reviews From Real Clients
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"A friend recommended Adam Tavitas. I could not be more happy about that recommendation."Needed help with a case in Porter County Indiana. Being out of state I was a bit worried about having to return for court. A friend recommended Adam Tavitas. I could not be more happy about that recommendation. Adam responded to my call immediately, explained my options and provided easy payment options. The resolution of the case was my biggest concern and that worked out very well. Adam is the complete package, Responsive, Professional and cost effective. Hopefully I never need his help again but I definitely will keep his contact information for future issues. Thanks Adam!- Thomas H.
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"I would highly recommend Adam to any clients in need of an attorney!"Adam is an awesome attorney in all aspects that offered and delivered a lot of help and all that he promised when we had originally first talked. He is very affable, and always is very quick to get back to you and answer all of your questions clearly. I would highly recommend Adam to any clients in need of an attorney!- Natalie R.
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"Best of the Best"Great person to work with, fair prices but most of all, he likes to win.- Rick
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"Adam is an absolutely amazing lawyer."He set out a plan and executed it very well. If he tells you that he will help you to the best of his ability, you better believe it. I highly recommend Adam for all of your lawyer needs!- Darryl J.
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"Very Impressed!"We recently hired Mr Tavitas to represent our son for a marijuana citation in Porter County. From our first phone call, it was clearly evident that he genuinely cared about our sons case. He was very upfront about the prospects of the case, the steps he would take and the approximate cost to us, which was very fair and reasonable. Mr Tavitas is incredibly accessible. If he misses your call, you will be getting a return call in a very short time. Being kept informed of everything going on in our case was very important to us and he delivered! Highly recommend Mr Adam Tavitas!- Carol D.
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"Can't Say Enough Good Things"Adam has been upfront and direct with me about possible outcomes but never stopped working for the best possible outcome.- Dane
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"Definitely recommend him! His pricing is reasonable as well!"Adam Tavitas got my probation dismissed after a probation revocation. He even took on all my other cases of driving without a license on after I hired him! Definitely recommend him! His pricing is reasonable as well!- David K.
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"Choose him and you will not regret your decision!!!"Adam is very professional and a nice person. He really works hard to get the best outcome for your case! Thanks to him I avoided prison time.- Brittany M.