Felony Drug Trafficking Conviction Avoided

Our client was charged with felony drug trafficking and misdemeanor drug possession for allegedly having possession of more than 50 marijuana plants. Because of the weight of the drugs involved and the presence of a firearm within the grow operation, our client faced two mandatory 5-year prison terms. Our Pittsburgh criminal defense attorneys represented him in the felony drug trafficking and misdemeanor drug possession case.

After reviewing the facts and evidence, we approached prosecutors about the felony drug trafficking and misdemeanor drug possession charges. Our client pleaded to misdemeanor charged and received 2 years of probation. He avoided the mandatory 5-year prison terms and a felony drug conviction on his record.

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