Drug possession charges can be very serious and can have a major impact on your life, even long after your sentence has been served. Depending on the circumstances, you could face thousands of dollars in fines, serious jail time, forfeiture of personal property and loss of your driving privileges—making transportation to and from school, work, the grocery, etc. a real hassle. Plainly stated, a conviction for a drug-related offense can haunt you for the rest of your life.

It has been said that “a man that represents himself has a fool for a client”. No statement is more true than for a person trying to represent themselves on a drug charge. Relying upon the police and the prosecutor to “work with you” and “help you out” is foolish. They have no agenda other than to see that you are successfully prosecuted.

The Desoto County, Mississippi criminal defense lawyers at The Stroud Law Firm have assisted clients throughout the North Mississippi area in fighting drug charges such as possession of marijuana or possession of drug paraphernalia.

We know that keeping your record clean and keeping you out of jail and in the work force is important. If convicted of a drug charge, not only will you likely serve time in jail, but some employers will fire an employee that has been charged and/or convicted of a drug crime. If you are a student, it is important to consider that some financial assistance available normally available to you will not available with a drug related conviction on your record.

There are options available. To schedule a free, no obligation consultation with an experienced Mississippi criminal defense lawyer, email us or call us toll free at 855-536-5656.