Drug Possession Attorney – Delaware County, Ohio

If you have been charged with drug possession in Delaware County, Ohio, contact Johnson Legal, LLC and speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Attorney David Johnson of Johnson Legal, LLC will discuss your case and assist you in fighting the charges. Call (614) 987-0192 or send an email to schedule a consultation regarding your drug possession charge.

It is critical that you hire legal counsel if you have been charged with drug possession. Attorney David Johnson will be with you from the beginning, attending your first court appearance (called an “arraignment) with you. At your arraignment, Attorney Johnson will seek to have your case dismissed. However, in the event that your drug possession charge is not dropped, a pre-trial hearing will be conducted.

Depending upon where your drug possession charge is heard, negotiations will begin with the prosecutor upon a possible plea agreement and evidence will be gathered to bolster your defense. While negotiating with the prosecution about a favorable plea agreement, Attorney Johnson will file a motion to suppress the evidence against you.

A motion hearing will be held, where Attorney Johnson will challenge the evidence and the drug possession charge. This will involve arguing that the police did not have probable cause to search or arrest you, lacked a warrant, or violated your constitutional rights. This may result in the drug possession charge being dismissed by the prosecution. However, if the case is not dismissed, negotiations fail to produce a favorable plea agreement, or you decline to accept the plea agreement, your case will be set for trial.

At trial, Attorney Johnson will vigorously defend you and your rights. However, if you are found guilty, Attorney Johnson will seek all avenues available that will allow you to avoid jail or prison.

Delaware County, Ohio – Where Will Your Case Be Heard?

Depending upon where you were arrested, and the type and level of drug possession you are charged with, your case will be heard in one of two different courts. If the drug possession charge is a misdemeanor, your case will be heard in Delaware County Municipal Court. If the drug possession charge is a felony, your case will be heard in Delaware County Common Pleas Court.

Where are the Delaware County Courts Located?

Delaware County Municipal Court is located at 70 North Union Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015. Delaware County Common Pleas Court is located at 91 North Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015. Refer to the following map below.

Delaware County, Ohio Diversion Program

In Delaware County, a pre-trial diversion program is available for certain drug-related offenses. The program is available to first-time offenders with minor misdemeanor violations for possession of marijuana and 4th degree misdemeanor use or possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition to having a qualifying offense, the prosecutor must confirm that the defendant is eligible and recommend that the defendant participate in the program. If the defendant is recommended for the program, the offender must do the following:

• Waive, in writing, the right to a trial and, if not represented by counsel, the right to be represented by an attorney;
• Agree, in writing, to pay a $150 fee for supervision services as well as other court costs; and
• Enter a guilty plea to the charge.

The defendant will have 90 days to complete the following:

• Complete a drug-education class and attend a drug dependency treatment program;
• Complete 20 hours of community service;
• Refrain from committing any other criminal offense;
• Submit to drug testing whenever directed to do so by the Diversion Manager, and agree that failure to submit or any positive test will result in the defendant’s removal from the program; and
• Pay the $150 supervision fee.

Following the 90-day period, the court will either approve the defendant’s request to withdraw the guilty plea and dismiss the case against the defendant, or enter the previously suspended sentence if the defendant has not complied with the requirements of the program.

Delaware County, Ohio Drug Possession Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with drug possession in Delaware County, Ohio, contact Johnson Legal, LLC at (614) 987-0192 and speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Attorney David Johnson will discuss your case and assist you in fighting the charges. Call Johnson Legal, LLC to schedule a consultation regarding your drug possession case.

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Delaware City Prosecutor

Mark Corroto – Prosecutor
Justice Center
70 North Union Street
Delaware 43015
740 203-1175

Delaware, Ohio Police Department

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