If you have ever been charged with drug possession in Rhode Island, you know how stressful and confusing it can be defending the charges in state or federal court. With the State’s prosecutors will do everything in their power to obtain a conviction, your best chance of avoiding an unfavorable outcome in court is to consult with a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.
As an advocate on your behalf, your criminal defense attorney will be able to provide you with counseling, legal strategy, and an analysis of your case that otherwise might be unavailable if you chose to defend yourself in court. In many cases, a Rhode Island criminal defense attorney has a background in law enforcement or as a prosecutor, and can offer a unique perspective in defense of your case.