Concerned Citizen Prompts Lawrence Police To Conduct Drug Surveillance That Leads To Arrest Of Four Suspects Now Facing Drug Charges
The Lawrence Police reacted when a group of neighbors complained about the occupants of a gray Toyota Camry being involved in what they thought were "drug transactions." The Lawrence Tribune reports that as a result of a police surveillance and a tip from a citizen, four individuals were arrested and charged with drug offenses. The charges ranged from drug offenses including distribution of heroin, possession of heroin with intent to distribute to possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana.
If you face criminal drug charges it is important that you have an experienced Boston criminal lawyer on your side. Although all of the facts of this case are not known at this time, gathering all of the facts that led to the arrest of these defendants is essential to mount a complete defense. In the event that the police did not have reasonable suspicion to approach the defendants and/or probable cause to search the individuals or the car, the case could be dismissed. Whenever someone faces drug chares as the result of a search of his or her person or car, the appropriateness of filing a motion to suppress the evidence must be evaluated. In most situations, the facts are such that the filing of the motion is the exercise of effective assistance of counsel.
Filing a motion to suppress is one of many tools that a qualified criminal defense attorney has in her aresenal. If a client is charged with any type of offense where the Commonwealth must prove possession, arguing that the defendant did not have possession and control of the object or substance is often a viable defenese.
Attorney Kathleen M. McCarthy has been practicing criminal law for over twenty years. She has successfully litigated motions to suppress that have resulted in the dismissal of charges against defendants. If you have been charged with a drug offense or a firearm offense contact Attorney McCarthy online or at 978-975-8060 and she will examine your case and discuss all of your options with you.
