Drug charges can leave you vulnerable to fines, jail time, a damaged reputation, and a difficult future. It’s important to have a good drug lawyer who understands both Kansas law and the practical aspects of court procedure. The attorneys at Addair Law have served defendants throughout Riley, Clay, Saline, Shawnee, and Wabaunsee counties since 2005.
Call our Manhattan office today at (785) 645-2732 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We’ll meet either here in the office or virtually, whichever works best for you.
Serving the Central Kansas Region
We routinely work with clients facing charges that include the following:
Distribution
The threshold quantities that lead to distribution charges vary by drug. For example, only a small amount of cocaine may qualify, while larger amounts may apply to substances like marijuana.
Manufacturing
This charge applies to individuals accused of producing, cultivating, or processing illegal substances, whether through natural or synthetic means. Under Kansas law, even possessing equipment used in the creation of controlled substances can lead to manufacturing charges.
Paraphernalia
Drug paraphernalia charges encompass the possession of materials, equipment, or products intended for drug use, production, or distribution. Items such as bongs, scales, needles, and even specific chemicals can be considered illegal if linked to controlled substances.
Possession
The consequences of drug possession vary based on the type and amount of the substance involved. Controlled substances are categorized into five schedules under Kansas law, with Schedule One substances, such as heroin and meth, carrying the harshest penalties due to their high potential for abuse and lack of accepted medical use. Other schedules cover drugs with progressively lower risks and more legitimate uses.
Possession with Intent to Distribute
Law enforcement may attempt to discern intent from factors like large quantities of drugs, cash, or packaging equipment found during an arrest. Kansas classifies possession with intent to distribute as a level three felony. A first-time conviction can result in up to 23 months in prison and fines reaching $300,000.
Prescription Drugs
These offenses include obtaining, possessing, or distributing medications without a valid prescription, as well as forging or altering prescriptions to acquire controlled substances.
Trafficking
Kansas law classifies drug trafficking offenses as felonies, with penalties that vary based on the substance type and quantity.
Our defense lawyers understand how to strategically use the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to challenge evidence in drug cases. The 4th Amendment safeguards all of us from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement.
These are just a few of the ways the 4th Amendment often comes into play in drug cases:
Finding drugs in a vehicle during an unlawful search: If police search a car without a warrant, driver’s consent, or probable cause, the drugs found can be challenged in court.
Discovering drugs in a home without a warrant: When law enforcement enters a property without proper authorization or exigent circumstances and finds illegal substances, this evidence may be suppressed at trial.
Relying on anonymous tips to justify a drug search: Acting only on unverified tips—like a report claiming someone has narcotics—without additional investigation or proof can render any discovered drugs inadmissible in court.
Stops without reasonable suspicion: If someone is detained merely based on assumptions or profiling, and drugs are found during a subsequent search, this can violate the 4th Amendment.
Unlawful searches after a minor traffic infraction: Pulling someone over for a minor issue, like a broken light, and conducting a drug search not related to the infraction could result in suppressed evidence.
Improper raid procedures at suspected drug houses: If police use an invalid or overly broad warrant to raid a location and seize narcotics, the defense can challenge its admissibility
The team at Addair Law will carefully review the circumstances of an arrest, the issuance of search warrants, and whether proper legal protocols were followed. If violations are found, we can file a motion to suppress the improperly obtained evidence. When key evidence is suppressed, it often weakens the prosecution's case and, in some instances, may lead to charges being reduced or dismissed entirely.
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While Addair Law is a law firm serving diverse client needs, our criminal defense attorneys are focused exclusively on that aspect of law. Your drug lawyer will be someone who has a deep and detail-oriented knowledge of how to go about your defense. Moreover, our experience has shown us how imperfect the justice system is. We know full well that innocent people can be railroaded and that everyone deserves second chances. You can trust us for aggressive legal advocacy.
Call our Manhattan office at (785) 645-2732 today. Our bilingual staff can serve both English and Spanish-speaking clients.
