Drug Charges

Aggressive Representation
to Protect Your Future

Even a minor drug charge can have lasting consequences, which is why no drug charge is too small to fight. Millions of people across the nation struggle every day under the lasting effects of a drug charge, but if you put experienced and effective representation on your side, you may be able avoid having a mistake today undermine your entire future.

At the Philadelphia law office of Shaka Johnson, Esquire, our attorneys come from a background as criminal prosecutors. We know how the case against you is built, how evidence is gathered and how to discover weaknesses that we can use for your defense.

Our attorneys understand that success is in the details of the case, and we carefully evaluate your unique situation to build strategies for resolving your case. Whether we fight in court, negotiate to have your charges reduced or convince the prosecution to dismiss the case, we will aggressively defend you.

Philadelphia Drug Charges Defense

Drug charges can lead to expensive fines, a blemished criminal record and even jail time. Disproportionately affecting younger clients, a drug charge can have a lasting impact for years, decades or even a lifetime. Whether you are facing charges from a regrettable mistake or you are being unfairly prosecuted, we will work with you to aggressively defend cases involving:

• Marijuana, Cocaine or Heroine Possession
• Possession with Intent to Deliver
• Manufacturing
• Trafficking
• Possession of Prescription Drugs
• Prescription Forgery or Fraud
• Federal Drug Crimes

Our office works with all kinds of drug cases, from misdemeanors to felonies. The clients we handle range from all incomes and all walks of life. For first-time offenders we can explore a range of options from fighting in court to probation without verdict. We may even be able to wipe your record clean, avoiding future consequences.

We fight all cases aggressively, reviewing the police reports, the evidence and the case being built against you. All of our attorneys come from a background as prosecutors. We understand how to uncover the flaws of a prosecution's case.

Discuss Your Case with an Experienced Lawyer

Our criminal defense lawyers have years of proven experience. We understand how to defend our clients and expose the weaknesses in the prosecution's case. We know when to fight in court and when to explore other options. We also know how important outstanding client service is, and we work closely with you throughout your case.

Contact our office at (215) 732-7900 or online to schedule a free initial consultation or in-jail visit to discuss your options with an attorney.