A Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney representing those charged with Ohio and Federal Drug Charges
"Ohio and Federal law enforcement agencies on a daily basis seek to arrest, convict and imprison people caught possessing and trafficking drugs in the greater Cleveland area. Some cases may involve possessing or trafficking in prescription medications-sometimes called pill mills. Other cases may involve marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and other recreational drugs. Search and seizure law is the key in many drug cases. Under the Ohio and the United States Constitutions, police must follow proper procedures during their investigation of a drug case. If the police violate a person's constitutional rights, it may be grounds for filing a motion to suppress evidence seized by law enforcement. Sometimes, seemingly insignificant pieces of initial evidence can lead to a search of a person's property. This is why it is crucial to have an experienced criminal defense attorney review any search warrants and search warrant affidavits as well investigate the procedures used during the search and seizure to ensure that a person's constitutional rights are protected."
Michael C. Hennenberg
Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Mr. Hennenberg is an Ohio criminal defense lawyer who has focused his law practice for more than 35 years on defending people charged with crimes, including the possession and trafficking of drugs and prohibited substances. As a Criminal Trial Advocate who is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and who is a Fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, Mr. Hennenberg skillfully and vigorously represents his clients in Federal and Ohio criminal courts.
Drug Charges in Ohio & Federal Court
Mr. Hennenberg represents clients in Ohio and Federal Courts charged with:
• Possession of illegal drugs (for example: marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetemines ("meth"), and ecstasy)
• Possession with the intent to distribute drugs
• Drug trafficking
• Conspiracy to traffic drugs
• Illegal manufacture of drugs (including marijuana grow house cases)
• Illegal possession of prescription drugs (including, but not limited to, percocet, vicodin, oxycodone, opana, and oxycontin)
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
Diversion Rather Than Possible Conviction and Imprisonment
Not all drug-related cases result in conviction or imprisonment. Depending on a client's criminal history, background and other mitigating factors, Mr. Hennenberg has successfully negotiated with prosecutors and argued to trial courts that a "diversion program" or "intervention and treatment in lieu of conviction" was the appropriate approach for a particular individual. Diversion and intervention programs allow a person to avoid the worst consequences of a drug-related conviction while seeking treatment for drug addiction and/or dependency.
Michael C. Hennenberg is a Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney Committed to Aggressively Defending Your Rights and Freedoms with a personalized defense team
When Mr. Hennenberg represents a client accused of a crime, he takes a comprehensive, aggressive and often a team defense approach. He thoroughly researches every aspect of the events leading up to the charges and dissects every element of the case. To build a strong defense for his clients, Mr. Hennenberg can call upon experts in evidence, police procedure, independent laboratory analysts, and other disciplines--including former federal agents and private investigators.
Mr. Hennenberg will aggressively defend your rights and freedom at every stage of the legal process. He will leave no stone unturned when defending you.
Contact a Cleveland Criminal Defense Lawyer
To schedule a consultation to discuss a drug crime case, contact Michael C. Hennenberg in Cleveland, Ohio.
