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Attorneys to defend against drug charges in Portage, Indiana
Dogan & Dogan Attorneys at law is experienced in handling drug charges including charges related to the possession of marijuana.
Protecting your rights and your record.
In Indiana, drug charges are a serious matter. Charges can range from a Class B misdemeanor to a Level 2 felony charge, with a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison plus a $10,000 fine. If you are facing drug charges in Portage, Indiana or the surrounding areas, you need an experienced defense attorney on your side. You need the criminal defense attorneys at Dogan & Dogan.
While marijuana may be legal in our neighboring states of Illinois and Michigan, it is still illegal to possess or distribute marijuana in Indiana. In fact, possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana is the most common drug related charge in the state.
If you are facing a drug charge you may be facing jail time as well as fines. There are extenuating circumstances that affect how you can be charged and the consequences you will face. Repeated offenders will most likely face stiffer charges. What is normally a misdemeanor charge can turn into a felony in these cases.
The attorneys at Dogan and Dogan are here to help you if you are facing a drug charge in NW Indiana. Our attorneys are knowledgeable about the laws and penalties surrounding controlled substances and ready to fight to make sure your rights are respected.
Possible Consequences of Drug Charges
- Jail time
- Steep fines
- Loss of federal aid, including student aid
- Diminished second amended rights
Classification of Controlled Substances in Indiana
- First offense
- Second offense
- Third and subsequent offenses
- Test refusals
- Restoring your driving rights
- Temporary restricted licenses (a.k.a. work permit or school permit)
- OWI penalties
Past results are not an express or implied prediction of future success, and should not be construed as such. Past results cannot guarantee future performance. Any result in a single case is not meant to create expectations of similar results in future matters because each case involves many different factors, therefore, results will differ on a case-by-case basis. (Ind. Prof. Cond. R. 7.1). Create an expectation of similar results in future matters because each case involves many different factors, therefore, results will differ on a case-by-case basis. (Ind. Prof. Cond. R. 7. 1.).