Defending Drug Charges in Salt Lake County
Utah law classifies heroin as a Schedule I controlled substance under Utah Code 58-37-4. If you are convicted of possession of heroin in the Salt Lake County criminal courts, you could be facing jail or prison time and thousands of dollars in fines.
Beyond the legal case, heroin and other opiate drugs can ruin lives. Getting control and getting help can be matters of life and death — literally.
The best defense attorneys ask questions that police don’t.
Hiring an experienced Salt Lake criminal defense lawyer can help give you the best chance of achieving a positive outcome in your case. Contact us today to learn how our defense team can help you.
Penalties for Heroin Possession in Utah
As a Schedule I controlled substance, heroin possession charges begin at the third-degree felony level with a potential penalty of up to five years in prison. Enhancements can be added based on the presence in a “drug free zone” or the intent to distribute. A single enhancement can increase the maximum penalty from five years to fifteen years in prison. Multiple enhancements can increase the penalties to a maximum of life in prison.
Finding the Right Defense Attorney
Facing criminal charges for heroin possession in Salt Lake can present a number of issues: Fourth Amendment search and seizure, Fifth Amendment Miranda warnings and violations, constructive possession, confidential informants, and more.
The best attorneys understand that the effects of a criminal charge extend beyond the courtroom.
Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.
