Drug charges are some of the most common criminal charges filed by police in Pennsylvania and across the country. Suspects are often charged not only with possession of the substance, but are also charged with the more serious offense of intent to deliver a controlled substance. According to Pennsylvania criminal law statutes, in order to convict a suspected "drug dealer" with intent to deliver a controlled substance, the Government must prove both possession and intent to deliver the drugs in the suspect's possession. Intent to deliver may be inferred from the totality of the circumstances surrounding the possession of the drugs. Some factors the Government considers in determining if the "dealer" did intend to sell the specific drugs in possession are (1) quantity of drugs seized (more than the typical use of an individual); (2) presence of drug paraphernalia (ex. plastic bags, scales); (3) presence of large amounts of cash; (4) method of drug packaging or form of the drug; (5) the suspect's behavior and reactions to police; and (6) testimony of expert witnesses familiar with the illegal drug trade.

TimesLeader.com reports that a New York woman who was arrested and charged with intent to deliver a controlled substance in January, waived her right to a preliminary hearing.

If you are arrested by the police and have reason to believe that the search of your person or dwelling were without probable cause, you need to defend your legal rights! Whether in Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Pike County, Monroe County, the first step in combating an unlawful search is to contact an experienced Luzerne County criminal defense attorney. A Wilkes-Barre criminal defense lawyer will defend your individual liberty and fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible in a possible criminal trial.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact a Luzerne County criminal defense lawyer at Rogan Law today!