Drug Offenses - Northern Virginia
Drug offenses carry severe penalties and are aggressively prosecuted throughout Virginia. Certain drug offenses are punishable by up to 40 years in prison and others even carry the possibility of a life sentence. Narcotics cases can be complex, as they often involve constitutional search and seizure issues, scientific and technical issues, witness credibility issues, and other evidentiary issues.
Given the crushing penalties for drug convictions (and the potential defense issues that, if pursued, can work in your favor), anyone charged with a drug related crime should consult competent legal counsel. You must be absolutely certain that your attorney understands how narcotics investigations are developed and proceed, and the mechanics of a narcotics prosecution. Only former prosecutors have an inside knowledge of how drug charges are prosecuted. This insider experience can give former prosecutors an edge when defending clients against complex drug charges.
At Manikas Law LLC, a former prosecutor will offer you advice and counsel on misdemeanor or felony drug charges. We handle all state and federal drug charges, including:
• Drug Possession (Va. Code 18.2-250 & Va. Code 18.2-250.1)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute (Va. Code 18.2-248, 18.2-248.1 & 18.2-248.03)
• Drug manufacturing/cultivation (Va. Code 18.2-248, 18.2-248.1 & 18.2-248.03)
• Drug distribution/sale/trafficking (Va. Code 18.2-248, 18.2-248.1, 18.2-248.03)
• Prescription drug fraud (Va. Code 18.2-258.1)
• Drug transportation (Va. Code 18.2-248.01)
• Drug conspiracy and attempts (Va. Code 18.2-256 & Va. Code 18.2-257)
• Possession of drug paraphernalia (Va. Code 18.2-265.3 & 54.1-3466)
• Juvenile drug offenses
Manikas Law LLC handles cases involving all narcotics and illegal drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, crack, PCP, LSD, heroine, methamphetamine ("meth"), cathinone ("khat"), ecstasy (MDA or MDMA), and psilocybin. We handle cases involving illegal possession or distribution of prescription drugs as well, including anabolic steroids, xanax, valium, percocet/oxycodone, codein, codeine, methadone, ritalin, morphine, xanax, valium, and others.
Contact a Northern Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are facing drug charges in Northern Virginia, we can help. Attorney Kyle G. Manikas is an experienced and aggressive defense attorney who can provide a vigorous defense on your behalf. As a defense attorney and former prosecutor, he has handled thousands of criminal cases, including all forms of drug crimes.
To schedule a free consultation with attorney Kyle G. Manikas, contact our law office in McLean, Virginia (Tysons Corner) in Fairfax County. Call 703-873-7473 or toll-free at 888-503-8075. You may also contact us by e-mail.
