The prevalence of cocaine in Delaware cannot be understated. It is a popular drug, and its use encroaches on every part of the state, especially vacation destinations and entertainment centers. Possession or consumption of cocaine is a misdemeanor at minimum and can include heavy mandatory minimum penalties involving multiple years in prison and fines reaching into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Experienced, knowledgeable and informed legal defense is necessary at any possession amount.
At Stumpf, Vickers & Sandy P.A., in Georgetown, partners John Sandy and Vincent Vickers have more than 60 years of combined experience in criminal law, including several years as former Sussex County prosecutors. Customized strategies and extensive legal knowledge can work to counteract the aggressive tactics of prosecutors and minimize penalties. Working together as criminal defense attorneys since 1983, their customized strategies and wealth of resources can be influential in your best possible result.
We defend and represent out-of-state clients and Delaware residents. Call us at 302-856-3561 or e-mail us to discuss the facts of your case and to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Georgetown cocaine defense lawyer.
Aggressive Defense in Cocaine Possession Charges
Possession of cocaine is often defendable, but it is a serious charge that can impact your future severely. Fines and prison time can cause job loss, education funding loss, inability to obtain a job or educational grants, and other life-altering consequences.
Possession of cocaine penalties:
- 10 grams or more — Felony and up to $50,000 fine
- 10 to 50 grams — Felony, two years in prison and $50,000 fine mandatory minimum
- 50 to 100 grams — Felony, four years in prison and $100,000 mandatory minimum
- More than 100 grams — Felony, eight years in prison and $400,000 mandatory minimum
If this is your first drug offense, you may be eligible for the First Offenders Controlled Substances Diversion Program, but that includes:
- Guilty plea
- Minimum probation period of 1.5 years
- Driver's license revocation and/or loss of driving privileges for not less than one year
- Minimum of 20 hours of community service
- Completion of 16-hour drug rehabilitation program
Call Our Delaware Cocaine Possession Lawyers at 302-856-3561
For more information, or to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys, call or e-mail us today. We will help you consider your options comprehensively, and we can defend your case vigorously, offering you advice, counsel, guidance and representation. We also offer criminal record expungement services.
