Two teenagers are facing drug charges after police found marijuana, cocaine and alleged drug packing materials in an Attleboro apartment, according to the Sun Chronicle.
In this case, a Massachusetts defense lawyer experienced in representing juveniles and adults for drug crimes in Attleboro District Court might challenge the legality of the search. Although the case is complicated by the presence of a wanted suspect allegedly hiding on the premises, police did not arrive with a warrant pursuant to a drug investigation.
Additionally, one of the teens faces probation violations. An experienced Attleboro probation violation attorney will need to fight those charges in addition to the current charges. Probation violations can be serious because they often result in sentences being imposed for past crimes in addition to current charges.
In this case, police were looking for a 17-year-old male wanted by the Department of Youth Services, when they found him hiding in the apartment and took him into custody along with another 17-year-old at the Pearl Street apartment.
An assistant district attorney said the wanted teen was an alleged gang member and the drug arrests were made after police smelled marijuana in the apartment.
Police seized a bong for smoking drugs, 10 baggies of a white powdery substance, four bags reportedly containing marijuana, a scale, plastic baggies and a .45 caliber bullet.
The second teen, who was on probation, was ordered held without bond in Attleboro District Court pending a probation violation hearing. He has previous convictions for carrying a dangerous weapon, possession of marijuana, vandalism and driving to endanger, according to the report. He is also accused of making telephone threats to a family member over money reportedly owed for drugs.
The other teen was ordered held in jail on $4,000 cash bail. Both teens pleaded innocent and their lawyers deny their clients had any involvement with drugs in the house. One of the lawyers did indicate challenging the legality of the search was being considered.
Michael DelSignore is a skilled and experienced criminal trial lawyer in Massachusetts, defending cases of drug possession and distribution, assault and battery, OUI/DUI and other misdemeanor and felony offenses. Call for a free consultation at 508-455-4755 or send an email.
