Make Sure You Get A Strong Defense Against Drug Charges

Arkansas takes drug crimes seriously. Possessing, manufacturing, trafficking or selling controlled substances, including marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, mushrooms and Ecstasy, is illegal. It is also illegal to possess, sell or distribute prescription drugs – such as OxyContin, Percocet and Xanax – without a prescription.

If charged, you will be facing either a misdemeanor or felony charge, depending on the amount and type of drug involved.

At Hatfield Harris, PLLC, our lawyers have been defending clients against criminal drug charges for more than 20 years. We are dedicated to protecting your rights, and limiting the negative impact a drug charge can have on your life.

Located in Rogers, Hatfield Harris, PLLC, helps people throughout Northwest Arkansas defend against misdemeanor and felony-level drug charges.

Drug Charge Defense Attorneys

At Hatfield Harris, PLLC, we look beyond the police report. Our attorneys investigate every case to uncover evidence of police wrongdoing, suppress tainted evidence, build alibis and undermine witness testimony.

If your constitutional rights regarding search and seizure were violated, we will fight to have the charges dismissed. Once we have all the facts, we build strong defense strategies that give our clients the best chance of defeating their drug charges.

Our firm has successfully defended clients against a wide range of criminal drug charges, including:

• Drug possession and distribution
• Drug manufacturing
• Drug trafficking

How Can Our Attorneys Help With A Drug Charge?

Being charged with a drug charge in Arkansas is serious. Our firm will leverage its decades of experience to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Some of the ways we support our clients include:

• Investigating the arrest: Our attorneys carefully review how the arrest was handled to identify any mistakes or violations of your rights.
• Challenging the evidence: We examine whether the drugs or related evidence were collected legally and question anything obtained through improper searches.
• Negotiating for reduced charges: When appropriate, we work with prosecutors to lower the charges or penalties you face.
• Keeping charges off your record: We fight to protect your criminal record, helping you avoid long-term consequences that affect employment or housing.
• Keeping you out of jail or prison: We work relentlessly to secure probation, diversion programs or other alternatives to incarceration.
• Getting your drug charges dismissed: If there are weaknesses in the case, we push for full dismissal before it ever reaches trial.
• Winning your drug case: Through strong defense strategies and courtroom advocacy, we fight for the best possible outcome in your case.

When you work with our firm, you get attorneys who know Arkansas drug laws and are committed to defending your reputation and future.

What Defenses Do We Use In Drug Charge Cases?

Every drug charge requires a defense strategy tailored to the specific facts of the case. Our attorneys rely on proven tactics that have helped many clients avoid severe penalties. Common defenses include: 

• Unlawful search and seizure: If police violated your constitutional rights, evidence may be thrown out.
• Lack of knowledge or possession: You may not have known drugs were present or belonged to you.
• Entrapment: If law enforcement encouraged the crime, it may not hold up in court.

We carefully analyze every detail, from arrest reports to lab results, to determine the most effective defense strategy. Our team works diligently to protect your freedom and reputation. 

We Don’t Take The Easy Way Out. We Fight For Your Rights.

Rogers drug crime attorney Andrew Hatfield is well-respected in the local legal community. Prosecutors, judges and other lawyers know he takes his clients’ criminal charges seriously and fights to protect their rights.

We don’t plead out cases because it is easier, and we don’t push litigation to bolster our own reputations or increase our fees. Instead, every move we make is with your best interests in mind.

Our lawyers use every legal tool available to get our clients the best possible outcome based on their circumstances. We take a strong stance at the negotiation table, and we aggressively protect our clients’ rights in court.

If this is your first offense, Arkansas’ first-offender programs may provide you with a way to stay out of jail and keep your criminal record clean.

Frequently Asked Questions About Drug Charges  

These are some of the common questions clients ask when facing drug possession or drug trafficking charges in Arkansas.

When is a drug charge a felony?

A drug charge becomes a felony in Arkansas when it involves serious offenses such as drug trafficking, manufacturing or possession of large quantities of controlled substances. 

The classification depends on factors like the type of drug, the amount involved and whether there was an intent to sell or distribute. 

Felony drug charges carry severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, substantial fines and a permanent criminal record.

Is marijuana legal in Arkansas?

Recreational marijuana use remains illegal in Arkansas, meaning possession without authorization can lead to criminal charges. However, the state allows limited medical marijuana use for qualified patients with certain medical conditions. 

Even with a medical card, there are strict regulations governing the amount a person can possess and the locations where it can be used. Violating these limits or selling marijuana without a license can result in serious penalties. 

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