Building A Defense In A Drug Case ~ How To Start By Helping Yourself

Possession and use of illegal drugs can land you in the criminal system facing an assortment of serious consequences. If you are charged with a drug related offense, you would be wise to have an attorney who specializes in drug defense cases represent you.

If you want to stop the cycle of insanity that is drug addiction, you are going to want to take extra steps to help your legal counsel defend you. One important thing you can do is to show a sincere commitment to dealing with your addiction problems.

Here are some suggestions to get you started and help your drug defense lawyer build a case that may keep you from being locked behind bars, or shipped off for to a residential treatment facility as a result of your struggles with addiction.

Get Started

You may not want to enter a residential type treatment facility, so beginning to address the problem of addiction before your first court appearance can be very beneficial to your case. While a judge may insist at some juncture that you enter treatment, if you can prove that you have remained clean and sober with a self-motivated program of recovery, you may be able to avoid in-house treatment.

Join a Fellowship

One of the most important things you can do to give your program a successful kick-start, is to join a related fellowship of recovery drug offenders. You will show a sincere desire to change the course of your life, plus benefit from sharing experiences with other like-minded people who can identify with your problem.

Document

Many, if not all drug court directives will require you to document all the meetings and counseling sessions you attend. Be vigilant with this part of your recovery, especially if you are trying to avoid residential treatment, or worst of all; jail time.

Keep accurate and detailed records of every meeting, or function you attend. Dates, times and locations are vital, including a signature of a member who was present. Clearly noting the type of meeting, including the topic of discussion, can help to show your seriousness.

Be mindful that sloppy, or unorganized information scribbled on a piece of paper, will not look good in the eyes of your judge. Show you are making a genuine commitment to a life of recovery by taking the time to keep orderly records of each and every step you are taking to ensure the success of this process.

The final requirements in your drug court recovery order will be specific to your case. A drug defense attorney like Kassel & Kassel A Group of Independent Law Offices can advise you on matters unique to your situation, but following the suggestions laid out here can help your attorney plus prove your commitment to a clean and sober lifestyle. Your life may depend on it. 

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