DRUG-RELATED MATTERS
If you are charged with a drug offense, you may have been told you could be facing the possibility of a harsh sentence, especially in cases alleging large quantities of controlled substances. While state and federal laws require harsh mandatory minimum sentences in serious cases, even minor convictions for drug-related crime have a negative impact, can limit your educational opportunities, your career choices, and degrade your overall quality of life. Dan will work to defend your rights without judgment about the charges you are facing.
State and federal laws both prohibit the possession and sale of drugs, and drug crimes can be prosecuted in either jurisdiction. If you are facing charges relating to the possession, sale, or manufacture of a controlled substance, you need the guidance of a criminal attorney skilled and experienced in the defense of drug-related crimes in both state and federal court. State and federal prosecutors in North Carolina will aggressively pursue serious drug crimes and may seek harsh sentences for drug-trafficking offenses. Both the state or federal government can provide nearly limitless resources and a wealth of expertise to law enforcement and district attorneys to ensure convictions.
Though there are cards stacked against every person accused of criminal activity, if you have a clean record or have been accused of a low-level offense, qualifying for and completing a diversion program could result in a dismissal of your charges. In either case, it is imperative that you have a tough, experienced criminal defense lawyer to help level this playing field.
Dan Blau focuses 100% of his practice on defense of criminal charges, and to appeal of convictions when the fairness of a trial is in question. He is skilled and experienced in defending people accused of drug-related infractions, which might include:
- Drug trafficking
- Manufacture or cultivation of controlled substances
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS
As a defense attorney, Dan scrutinizes and dissects each aspect of the law enforcement investigation launched against you and has a network of reliable experts ready to assist if necessary. Dan helps you avoid unnecessary fear, confusion, and stress by ensuring you are informed, that you clearly understand the evidence, your charges, and how he will defend your rights.
Drug related cases are complicated. Creative, focused defense is often times the difference between imprisonment and a more desirable outcome. Daniel M. Blau has been defending North Carolina citizens against drug charges of all kinds at the state and federal level for more than a decade. Call him today for a free and confidential consultation at (919) 256-3605.
919-256-3606
THOUSANDS OF CASES | DOZENS OF APPEALS | QUALIFIED SUCCESS
Order Vacated
State v. M.M., 209 N.C. App. 466 (2011) Client was ordered to enroll in lifetime satellite-based monitoring. RESULT ON APPEAL: Order vacated due to lack of jurisdiction.
Convictions Reversed
State v. L.P., 2011 N.C. App. LEXIS 1535 (2011): Client was convicted of misdemeanor larceny and sentenced to probation. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions reversed due to lack of evidence.
New Hearing Ordered
State v. A.N., 778 S.E.2d 863 (2015) Client pled guilty to robbery and was placed into deportation proceedings as a result of his convictions. RESULT ON APPEAL: New hearing ordered due to former attorney misadvising client about the consequences of his guilty plea.
New Trial Granted
State v. S.C., 802 S.E.2d 531 (2017) Client was convicted of felony assault and was sentenced to 65-90 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to violation of client’s constitutional rights at trial. (Appeal remains pending.)
Convictions Reversed
State v. G.B., 217 N.C. App. 380 (2011) Client was convicted of forgery and habitual felon and was sentenced to 70-93 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions reversed due to lack of evidence.
New Trial Granted
State v. T.L., 217 N.C. App. 455 (2011) Client was convicted of robbery and kidnapping and was sentenced to 71-104 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to judge refusing to admit important defense evidence at trial.
Convictions Vacated
State v. J.D., 2017 N.C. App. LEXIS 327 (2017) Client was convicted of marijuana charge and habitual felon and was sentenced to 76-116 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions vacated due to defective search warrant.
New Trial Granted
State v. S.R., 223 N.C. App. 325 (2012): Client was convicted of sex offenses and was sentenced to 307-378 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to judge allowing improper expert testimony at trial.
Convictions Vacated
State v. A.H. (2018) Client was convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor counts of possessing weapons on educational property. RESULT ON POST-CONVICTION: All convictions vacated after statutes were ruled to be unconstitutional.
Conviction Vacated
State v. K.P. (2018) Client was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. RESULT ON POST-CONVICTION: Conviction vacated due to ineffective assistance of counsel; client released with time served.
Please note that these are examples of prior cases in which we have obtained a positive result for our client. Every case is different, and we cannot guarantee a specific result in your case.