Plymouth Drug Crime Lawyer

Drug charges often come at a time when life already feels heavy. For some people, the arrest grows out of a struggle with addiction. For others, it comes from being in the wrong car, the wrong apartment, or the wrong group of friends when police showed up. Either way, a drug charge can threaten your job, your license, your housing, and your relationship with your family.

Attorney Samantha Cremin is a Plymouth drug crime lawyer who represents people charged with drug offenses across Plymouth County. She understands that substance use is a health problem, and that many people facing these charges need support, not a lecture. She also knows how to challenge the evidence in drug cases, which often depend on searches that police were not allowed to conduct. Whether this is your first criminal case or you have been through the system before, she will treat you with respect and fight for your future.

If you were not arrested and received a court notice instead, start by reading about clerk magistrate hearings. If your child is the one facing a drug charge, our juvenile defense page explains how those cases work.

What Drug Charges Does a Drug Crime Attorney in Plymouth Handle?

Massachusetts drug laws are found in the Controlled Substances Act, M.G.L. c. 94C. Drugs are divided into classes, from Class A (including heroin and fentanyl) through Class E. The class of the drug, the amount, and the accusation all affect how serious the charge is.

Attorney Cremin defends people charged with:

• Possession of a controlled substance under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 34
• Possession with intent to distribute and distribution, including Class A under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 32 and Class B under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 32A
• Drug trafficking based on weight under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 32E
• School zone and park zone violations under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 32J
• Prescription drug offenses, including possessing pills without a valid prescription
• Marijuana offenses that fall outside what adult-use laws allow

Is Marijuana Still a Crime in Massachusetts?

Adults 21 and older can legally possess and use limited amounts of marijuana under M.G.L. c. 94G. But marijuana can still lead to criminal charges, including possession over the legal limits, selling without a license, possession by someone under 21 in certain situations, and driving under the influence. A drug crime lawyer in Plymouth can tell you whether your situation falls inside or outside the law.

What Is the Difference Between Possession and Intent to Distribute?

The difference can mean years of potential jail time. Police and prosecutors often try to turn a possession case into a distribution case by pointing to things like small baggies, a scale, cash, or text messages. Those items don’t automatically prove you were selling drugs. Many people with substance use disorders carry cash or keep drugs in separate bags for reasons that have nothing to do with selling. A Plymouth drug crime attorney will push back when the evidence of intent is thin.

How Are Drug Cases Defended?

Many drug cases turn on how police found the drugs. The Fourth Amendment and Article 14 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights protect you from unreasonable searches and seizures. If police stopped your car without a valid reason, searched without a warrant or valid consent, or went beyond what a warrant allowed, Attorney Cremin can file a motion to suppress. When a judge suppresses the drugs, the Commonwealth often cannot go forward with the case.

Other defenses include:

• The drugs belonged to someone else, and you didn’t know they were there
• You did not have control over the area where drugs were found, such as a shared car or apartment
• The substance was never properly tested or identified by a lab
• Chain of custody problems with the evidence
• The weight used to support a trafficking charge was inaccurate

Are There Alternatives to Jail for Drug Charges?

Often there are. For a first offense of simple possession, M.G.L. c. 94C, § 34 allows the court to place a person on probation and later dismiss the case and seal the record if they meet the conditions. Other options can include pretrial probation, a continuance without a finding, or treatment-focused programs offered through some Massachusetts courts.

If you are struggling with addiction, Attorney Cremin will talk with you about how getting treatment can help both your health and your case. She won’t shame you for it. Many people she represents are working hard on their recovery, and she believes that effort deserves to be recognized in court.

What Should I Do After a Drug Arrest?

• Don’t answer questions about where the drugs came from or who they belong to without a lawyer.
• Don’t consent to additional searches of your home, car, or phone.
• Don’t talk about the arrest by text, phone, or social media. Calls from jail are recorded.
• If you are struggling with substance use, consider reaching out for treatment. It matters for you and can matter in your case.
• Speak with a drug crime lawyer in Plymouth before your arraignment.

Why Hire Sam Cremin as Your Plymouth Drug Crime Lawyer?

Sam Cremin has compassion for people facing drug charges, and she knows how addiction can affect a person and their whole family. She meets clients where they are. Some want to fight the case at trial. Others want help getting into treatment and putting the case behind them. She listens to what you want and helps you understand the realistic options.

She is also a passionate advocate. Drug cases often involve search and seizure issues that can make or break the prosecution, and she looks closely at every step police took. As a solo practitioner, she personally handles each case, so you always know who is working on yours.

If you or a family member is facing drug charges in Plymouth County, contact Attorney Cremin today. Fill out the online form to schedule an obligation-free, confidential consultation, or call to speak with her directly.