In Massachusetts, drug crimes vary greatly and can range from simply possessing a controlled substance up to drug trafficking. For the more serious drug offenses or school zone violations, even first-time offenders may receive mandatory jail or state prison sentences if convicted.

If you are charged with a drug crime, you need an attorney with the experience to fight for you. Attorney Robert S.C. Meltzer has handled drug offenses in all shapes and sizes in both the District and Superior Courts, and has the dedication to ensure that your rights are being maintained every step of the way. Attorney Meltzer will thoroughly fight your case at all angles, including to see if the police illegally searched you, your car, or your home, and he is not afraid to file and argue the necessary motions that may persuade a judge to throw out the prosecutor's evidence.

As a former prosecutor, Attorney Meltzer has handled hundreds, if not thousands, of drug crimes of all types, including:

- Possession of a controlled substance

- Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance

- Distribution of a controlled substance

- Trafficking of a controlled substance

- School zone violations

- Second offense violations.

Due to his experience as an assistant district attorney, Attorney Meltzer has inside knowledge of the workings of the grand jury, the State Police Crime Lab, confidential informants, search warrants, and drug experts.

While many cases can be resolved before trial without any jail time, he will litigate your case relentlessly and is not afraid to take your case to trial to clear your name!

If you have been charged with a drug offense, contact the Law Office of Robert S.C. Meltzer for a free consultation.