St. Louis Drug Crimes Lawyer


Criminal offenses involving drugs are among the most commonly seen in Missouri courts while drug charges are also among the most harshly penalized criminal offenses in the state. Missouri treats drug crimes seriously, and penalties can include lengthy prison sentences and costly fines, which is why a drug crime lawyer can help. A drug crime conviction can result in many negative consequences, including, but not limited to:

  • A jail or prison sentence
  • Probation
  • Substantial Fines
  • Ineligibility for federal student loans
  • Job loss or trouble finding work
  • Ineligibility to work in professions which require a state license
  • Loss of, or restrictions on, child custody
  • Loss of an immigration visa or green card and risk of deportation

Missouri drug laws provide alternatives to the serious consequences that accompany a drug conviction. In many cases, there are opportunities to avoid a conviction by completing probation, drug courts (treatment courts), or other treatment programs.

If you are facing a drug possession charge in Missouri, legal advice from an experienced drug crimes attorney can mean the difference between a prison term or probation and treatment for a simple possession charge. An experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference.

    Our firm handles a wide range of Drug cases, including:

    How to Beat a Drug Charge: Defenses to Drug Charges in Missouri

    A strong defense for your drug case.

    Drug cases may seem pretty cut and dry: If the police found drugs or drug paraphernalia on you or in your house or vehicle, you must be guilty. In reality, drug cases can be some of the most complex cases that we handle. In every drug crime case, there is either a "search" and/or a "seizure", which implicates the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. If the search or seizure is unlawful, then the evidence is not admissible at trial--which usually means the drug crime charge must be dismissed.

    It is best to hire a drug crimes attorney who is knowledgeable about search and seizure issues. The Law Offices of Brian J. Cooke has handled hundreds of drug cases with experience challenging unlawful searches and seizures in court. If you or a loved one is facing a drug charge, please do not hesitate to contact us today. 

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    • Assault Charges
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    • Fraud Charges
    • Weapons Offenses
    • Sex Offenses
    • Murder
    • Juvenile Offenses
    • Stealing Charges
    • Probation Violations
    • Domestic Violence
    • Traffic Tickets