Drug Offenses

Baton Rouge Drug Crimes Lawyers

Arrested For Drug Crimes in Baton Rouge?

Louisiana has one of the nation's highest rates for incarcerating individuals accused of drug possession, possession with intent to sell and other drug crimes. This is a growing trend that shows no signs of slowing down.

At the Baton Rouge law firm of Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Bélanger, our firm's criminal defense attorneys offer knowledgeable legal advice and dedicated defense to men, women and juveniles charged with serious drug crimes, including:

• Simple drug possession of crack, ecstasy and other illegal substances
• Felony drug possession or possession with intent to distribute
• Importation, transportation, distribution or trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, heroin, methamphetamines and other illegal drugs
• Illegal possession or distribution of prescription drugs including Zanax and OxyContin
• Manufacturing or cultivation with intent to distribute drugs

An effective criminal defense requires skill and flexibility, as well as a keen understanding of when to employ aggressive tactics and when to take a more restrained and patient approach. Contact us today online or call 225-383-9703 to schedule a consultation. We will provide a reliable evaluation of your options in fighting drug charges in Louisiana.

In many cases, we have been successful in obtaining a reduced or suspended sentence for first-time offenders demonstrating a willingness to enter a treatment or rehab program.

Defending Clients' Rights

About half of our criminal defense practice is dedicated to defending clients accused of serious drug offenses. Our criminal defense attorneys thoroughly evaluate evidence to identify any procedural errors. We will hold law enforcement accountable for illegal search and seizure tactics, such as illegal canine searches and unjustified traffic stops.

We will aggressively fight to secure your constitutional rights. Although we have a proven record of success in having drug charges dropped or reduced, we still prepare every case for trial.

Contact Us Today

Contact the law office of Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Bélanger in Baton Rouge online or call 225-383-9703 to schedule a consultation. Our firm's criminal defense attorneys have a proven record of mounting an effective defense strategy.

LAWSUIT DEFENSE
If you are sued, you need to act within a short period of time or a default judgment may be taken against you. If you're sued because of an auto accident or other matter that you have insurance for, you need to turn the suit over to your insurance company right away. If you're sued for something you don't have insurance for (such as collections, or a business or consumer dispute), you should hire an attorney. We defend people sued by finance companies, credit card companies, employees, employers, customers, etc.

TEACHERS
We represent members of East Baton Rouge Federation of Teachers and A+PEL, as well as individual teachers who have issues with their School Board involving tenure, assault pay, civil rights, etc.