Designer drugs, also known as analogs, are controlled substances that closely mimic the chemical makeup, or effects, of one or more drugs listed as illegal in a controlled substance schedule. Our Kalamazoo drug crime defense lawyers know what it takes to protect clients in designer drug cases, which can be very complex, especially if there is no specific legislation covering the drug a person is accused of possessing. Our lawyers have worked extensively with clients in felony drug crime cases, and we know what it takes to protect your freedom after an investigation and even moving forward into a trial. If you have been accused of possession of designer drugs in Kalamazoo, contact our qualified criminal defense lawyers right now. We are always available to begin fighting for you, and will not rest until everything possible has been done to protect you. Call our 24/7 hotline now at 1-800-342-7896 to learn more about designer drug laws in the state and how our statewide attorneys can effectively defend you throughout every stage of the defense process. We are always ready to begin working with you as you fight back against designer drug possession conviction.
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Designer drugs are often designed to either make the effects of a particular narcotic stronger, longer-lasting, or faster-acting, or to mimic the effects using chemicals that are not as easily detected. They are often called analogs (or analogues) because they are analogous (or similar/the same) to other illegal drugs. PCP and LSD could be considered analogs, though they are now both listed as illegal under state law. More recent examples of designer drugs include bath salts and fentanyl. Synthetic marijuana is also often listed as a designer drug.
Possessing any amount of a designer drug can lead to serious penalties, and if the substance is intoxicating and at all addictive, it is likely restricted under state law. It is crucial that you work with an experienced attorney if you are accused of using, possessing, dealing, or making designer drugs, and our team is available now to start guiding you through your case.
The specifics penalties you will face if accused of designer drug possession will depend on the schedule the drug is listed in, or the schedule that the drug it mimics is listed in. This can lead to a wide range of penalties, often dependent on the amount of the drug possessed, with up to life behind bars and fines of one million dollars or more on the line for the most serious cases involving Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 analogs.
Contact our team to learn more about the designer drug laws that could be involved in your unique case, and let us begin guiding you through what you should be doing to defend against conviction.
Our lawyers know that especially in cases involving new or little-known designer drugs, individualized criminal defense is necessary. We will look over every detail of your case and help you make decisions regarding your options both now and later on in your case, and are willing to put in the time and effort to ensure you get the results you deserve in your case.
If you are facing analog possession charges or a drug crime investigation, call 1-800-342-7896 now or contact our firm online now. The Grabel & Associates drug crime defense team is ready now to begin protecting you against a conviction for possession of designer drugs in Kalamazoo.