Drug Related Offenses Overview

The Edward McGlone Law Office represents individuals who have been charged with committing drug offenses and related crimes.  We handle drug cases brought under Indiana state law in Hendricks County, Sullivan County, Vermillion County, and throughout the state.

We defend clients against a range of drug charges, such as:

• Possession
• Dealing
• Selling
• Transporting
• Cultivating
• Manufacturing

We regularly defend individuals who have had charges brought against them for possession or other involvement with drugs such as:

• Marijuana
• Methamphetamines
• Cocaine (crack/powder)
• Heroin
• Prescription drugs

Penalties for drug offenses vary widely, depending on the substance involved and the type of charge.  Serious charges may carry penalties that include significant prison sentences. 

At the Edward McGlone Law Office, we represent clients in an array of drug-related matters, from minor misdemeanor violations to serious felony charges.  We have had considerable success in assisting clients with reducing felony charges to misdemeanors.

Forfeiture Laws

In Indiana, your property may be confiscated if it was purchased using profits of drug manufacture or distribution.  An experienced defense attorney can protect your legal and property rights and help avoid or mitigate your losses.

Searches and Seizures

Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution protects every individual's right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.  The right applies primarily to people in their homes, but also to people walking or driving on the street.  A common issue in a drug case is whether evidence was obtained in violation of the defendant's right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.  If so, then the evidence may be excluded from trial.   

Search and seizure law is complex and always depends on the facts of the case.  An experienced criminal defense attorney can determine whether the police acted within their legal authority or whether the evidence they seized should be excluded from court. 

We Can Help You

If you have been charged with a drug crime or drug-related offense, your property and freedom may be at stake.  An experienced criminal defense lawyer can protect your rights and employ numerous legal strategies to help you fight your case.  A lawyer can also help negotiate a satisfactory plea agreement, should you wish to make a plea.

For a free consultation, contact The Edward McGlone Law Office today, or call us at (812) 478-3442.