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When facing drug possession charges, it’s important to understand how this charge may impact your rights, record and future. Check out 3 things to consider after receiving a drug possession charge in Kansas or Missouri, and learn how to get the representation you need for your case.
If you're up against drug possession charges, it's important to know what options you have at your defense, and how to protect your rights.
An attorney can help reduce the potential consequences you may be up against. Such as, receiving a license suspenction or having the conviction on your record.
Call Kitchin Law Firm for an experienced criminal defense attorney. He will fight to protect your rights, driving privileges and help keep your record clean.
In Kansas and Missouri, there are laws that make the use and manufacturing of certain drugs illegal in those states. Individuals could face criminal charges under various circumstances. Kitchin Law Firm stands ready to provide expert legal counsel for individuals entangled in drug-related legal matters, navigating the intricate landscape of drug laws in both Kansas and Missouri. From understanding the specifics of possession with intent to distribute in Kansas to unraveling the complexities of the Missouri possession of controlled substance laws, our team is well-versed in handling a myriad of drug-related charges. Whether you're facing a first-time possession charge in Missouri or grappling with narcotics possession charges, we offer strategic defense strategies tailored to your unique circumstances. With a deep understanding of statutes such as KSA 21-5706 and the nuances between drug possession felony or misdemeanor charges, Kitchin Law Firm is dedicated to safeguarding your rights and providing comprehensive legal support in the face of drug possession allegations. These involve: possession of drugs & drug paraphernalia, cultivation of drug use, manufacturing drugs, distributing drugs, and personally selling drugs. Learn about the laws for drug possession in Kansas and Missouri.
There's no guarantee you'll get the dismissal of your drug possession charge, but there are a few steps you can take to try. It starts with having an attorney you can trust to have at your defense. John Kitchin brings more than 25 years of experience to every drug possession case he represents. In the defense process, he will start investigating the case, address matters regarding your driver’s license and work towards reaching a positive resolution.
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The Drug Possession defense process varies between Missouri and Kansas. Contact Kitchin Law Firm to learn more about the defense process and how we can help your case!
Possession of a controlled substance occurs if you have the ability and intention to control it. Criminal possession of a controlled substance can be proven by police and prosecutors in three different ways:
Actual possession is when the accused has physical control over the controlled substance, which means the person is carrying it on themselves and has the ability to control it.
Constructive possession may occur when the controlled substance is not actually physically on the person, but is found on or around the individual’s property. In order to prove constructive possession, the police and prosecutors must show that the accused had knowledge of the drug’s presence and must have the ability to control it. More than one person can be charged with constructive possession of the same drug. For example, when police find drugs in a car and the driver and passenger(s) are charged with possession of the same drug.
Shared possession can be proven when the police and prosecutors can establish that the accused had partial control of the controlled substance, if the drug is being shared.
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