Students: Don’t Let a Drug Conviction Affect Your Future

A criminal drug conviction can have a serious, lasting impact on prospective college and university students – and on young people in general. If you are ultimately convicted on a criminal drug possession or distribution charge, you could be looking at potential jail time, fines, probation, and other legal consequences. Also, if you are in the process of applying to a college or university, the educational institution might deny your admission if you have a criminal drug charge or conviction on your record.

If you are currently facing a criminal drug charge, the knowledgeable team of drug crime defense attorneys at Cohen Law Offices is ready to help you. Our legal team could assert one or more legal defenses on your behalf and will do everything possible to help you avoid a criminal drug conviction – as well as the potential consequences.  



Types of Criminal Drug Charges

Criminal drug charges range in scope and severity. A person might incur a drug possession charge if a law enforcement officer fined drugs or drug paraphernalia directly on their person or in their immediate reach area. If they have a sufficient amount of drugs in their possession, they could incur a charge for drug possession with the intent to distribute. They might also be faced with a conspiracy charge if there is an agreement between two or more people to engage in drug trafficking or distribution.

Potential Consequences of a Drug Conviction

Criminal drug charges can incur serious penalties if the person is ultimately convicted of the offense. When it comes to guilty findings and convictions, the state prosecutor has the legal burden of proof. Specifically, they must prove the legal elements of their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Potential legal consequences of a drug crime conviction will depend upon the specific charge, but they could include fines, jail time, community service, and probation.

In addition, a drug conviction can lead to numerous collateral consequences. In today’s online environment, educational institutions regularly check prospective students’ criminal backgrounds. If they find a drug conviction on a prospective student’s record, they could deny the student admission to the educational institution. Moreover, some schools will cut off scholarship funds for current students if they find a serious criminal conviction, including a drug charge, on their record.

Call Cohen Law Offices Today to Schedule a Free Consultations

Criminal drug crime arrests and convictions can have serious consequences. If you are facing a criminal charge for drug possession, distribution, trafficking, or paraphernalia, the skilled attorneys at Cohen Law Offices are ready to help. We can discuss the circumstances leading up to your arrest with you and help you determine your legal options going forward.

To schedule a free case evaluation and legal consultation with an experienced drug crime defense lawyer, please call Cohen Law Offices today at (715) 514-5051 or contact us online.