Don’t Face Nevada Drug Charges Alone
Drug Crimes Attorney in Las Vegas & Nevada
Our experienced Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys have successfully handled thousands of drug cases from simple possession to high-level trafficking. We’re here to protect your rights, your record, and your future.
OUR LEGAL PRACTICE AREASArrested in Clark County?
Protect Your FutureDrug crimes are some of the most common charges filed in Nevada but that doesn’t make them any less serious. Whether you’ve been falsely accused, caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, or you simply made a mistake, you deserve a strong legal defense.
What are the facts?Types of Drug Charges We Defend
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In Nevada, possessing a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia even without intent to distribute can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges.
Misdemeanor: Minor first-time possession
Felony: Possession of Schedule I drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, MDMA, heroin, or fentanyl
Multiple possession convictions within 7 years can also elevate charges to a felony.
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You don’t have to be holding the drugs to be charged.
In Nevada, constructive possession allows police to charge you if they believe you had access to or control over the drugs even if they weren’t physically on you.
Example:
Drugs are found under your car seat during a traffic stop. Even if someone else left them there, prosecutors may still argue you had control.LBC attorneys have successfully defended cases just like this.
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Selling, giving away, or producing drugs even in small amounts can lead to serious felony charges.
Common examples include:
Sharing marijuana or prescription pills
Making hash oil or wax
Producing meth, fentanyl, or synthetic drugs
Growing or cultivating illegal plants
Nevada lawmakers have increased penalties for distribution and manufacturing especially for fentanyl.
Convictions may carry up to 20 years in prison.
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Trafficking charges carry the harshest penalties including a mandatory prison sentence.
Minimum quantity: Over 1 ounce of a controlled substance
Penalties: 1 year to life in prison, depending on quantity and drug type
Includes activities like:
Transporting
Selling
Possessing with intent to distribute
Even small amounts packaged separately can raise red flags.
Three baggies of heroin totaling under 1 oz = possession.
Three baggies totaling over 1 oz = potential trafficking.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE LBC group?Our Las Vegas drug crime lawyers will aggressively defend your rights and work to get your charges reduced or dismissed whether you're facing misdemeanor possession or felony trafficking.
Review the evidence for illegal search or seizure
Challenge the basis of constructive possession
Negotiate plea deals to reduce charges
Fight for diversion programs (to keep your record clean)
Prepare for trial, if necessary
NO-OBLIGATION CONSULTATIONCharged with a Drug Offense in Las Vegas?
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll map your options in your first consultation.
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