Saint Mary’s Drug Crime Defense Lawyer

Drug cases in Saint Mary’s County require a defense focused on searches, warrants, lab reliability, and collateral impacts for military and contracting careers. We defend possession, PWID, conspiracy, and related offenses in Leonardtown District Court and St. Mary’s County Circuit Court.

Drug Cases We Handle

• Possession (CDS)
• Possession with intent to distribute (PWID)
• Conspiracy and paraphernalia charges
• Vehicle and home search cases, including phone data

Our Approach

1. Immediate plan with evidence preservation
2. Discovery/investigation: BWC, CAD, 911, lab materials, warrant packets, and device data
3. Motions: suppression for unlawful stops/searches; lab reliability challenges
4. Negotiation vs. trial with candid ranges

Evidence & Legal Issues We Press

• Probable cause for warrants and scope of search
• Consent, exigency, and detention expansion during stops
• Chain of custody, lab accreditation, and testing protocols
• Third‑party video and scene reconstruction

Collateral Considerations (Military & Clearance)

We plan around command notifications, base access, and security clearances. We also coordinate treatment documentation when it strengthens outcomes without compromising careers.

Related Pages

• Saint Mary’s County
• Leonardtown Criminal Lawyer
• Lexington Park Criminal Lawyer

Contact

Free, confidential case review on our contact page. Available 24/7.