CLIENT CHARGED WITH KANSAS FELONY DRUG POSSESSION GRANTED PROBATION

Kansas is still fighting "the war on drugs" and have ongoing efforts to stop and penalize those involved in drug crimes. That includes:

• Drug possession of a controlled substance
• Possession with intent to distribute
• Paraphernalia
• Tax Stamp Violations
• Manufacturing
• Trafficking
• Prescription Fraud
• DWI or DUI

The arresting officer is given wide latitude to decide what to arrest you for, and the prosecutor can always amend and increase your charges. Many, especially those with seemingly large quantities or various drugs are not drug dealers. In fact, most are suffering from addiction but, depending on the type of drug (ex. meth, cocaine vs. marijuana) you may need less amounts to reach felony possession with intent. The Kansas police, and prosecutor, will also be looking for other facts that support felony charges (ex. large sums of cash, multiple phones, scales, baggies, manufacturing equipment, etc.). You can expect increased charges (and more aggressive prosecution) if weapons, particularly guns, are also present. If you are on a military base or any government property (ex. Kansas state parks), traveling across state lines (ex. Greyhound, airplanes, trains, buses, rental cars, etc.), or mailed/shipped drugs, you may be prosecuted by either the Kansas district court or the Kansas federal courts. 

Tip: Find the sentencing grid and some defenses by clicking HERE.

There has been an uptick in marijuana arrests when it was bought lawfully out of state (ex. Colorado, California, Missouri, etc.) and enters Kansas. That was the case for the client who was charged with felony possession with intent. Probation was granted for a number of reasons, one of which was how the client managed their case outside of court. Some of the other reasons included motions to the court, negotiations with the prosecutor, support of friends and family, etc.. This is possible even if you have made admission surrounding the drugs and/or given other statements.

What needs to happen in your case to help you avoid serving prison time for Kansas drug charges will be unique to you. Some of the alternatives to prison time are Diversion, probation, suspended jail time, rehab, house arrest, etc.. It is also possible that you must fight your drug charges at trial. If you have been charged with any of the above crimes you should call Attorney T. Morton TODAY (913) 602-7288. Consultations are free and payment plans are available.