Drug charges in Pennsylvania range from a summary paraphernalia citation to a felony carrying years in state prison, and the right defense strategy depends on catching every weakness in the Commonwealth’s case.
Most drug prosecutions in Centre County and the surrounding region begin with a search of a vehicle, a dorm room, or a residence. As a drug crimes attorney, Masorti Law Group PC examines whether that search was lawful before accepting anything the police report claims at face value.
When officers exceeded their authority or lacked probable cause, a Motion to Suppress can remove the evidence the Commonwealth needs to convict. Attorney Masorti has argued suppression motions across Centre, Blair, Mifflin, and Clinton counties and has had cases dismissed after a judge agreed the search violated a client’s constitutional rights.
Many cases also rely on a confidential informant to build a delivery or possession-with-intent case. As a controlled substance attorney with two decades in Pennsylvania courtrooms, our approach centers on cross-examining that informant’s credibility, motive, and reliability in front of a jury.
Pennsylvania’s Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act covers a wide range of conduct, and the charge you face depends on the substance, the quantity, and the circumstances of the arrest. As a drug possession attorney and possession with intent to deliver attorney, we regularly defend clients against:
Every drug case starts the same way in our office: a detailed review of the search, the seizure, and the paperwork behind the arrest. As a search and seizure attorney, Attorney Masorti looks for constitutional violations before considering any plea discussion, because a successful suppression motion can end a case outright.
When a confidential informant is involved, our trial strategy focuses on exposing bias, inconsistency, or unreliability through skillful cross-examination. Juries decide cases based on credibility, and we prepare every case as if it will go to trial, even while pursuing reduced charges or dismissal where the facts support it.
Beyond the criminal case itself, we address the collateral consequences that follow a drug conviction. As an asset forfeiture attorney, we fight to recover property seized in civil forfeiture proceedings, and we help clients understand how a conviction could affect custody proceedings, professional licenses, or a driver’s license suspension.
Drug cases require both courtroom skill and a genuine understanding of how a conviction can follow you for years. Here is what clients can expect when they hire our firm.
Common questions about drug charges
Can a drug possession charge be dismissed if the search was illegal?
What is the difference between possession and possession with intent to deliver?
Will a marijuana possession charge show up on my record?
Can I lose my property even if I'm found not guilty of the drug charge?
Drug charges move fast, and evidence can be lost or misused if you wait to get legal help. Contact Masorti Law Group PC at our 611 University Dr Suite 213, State College, PA, 16801 office to discuss your charges and build a defense strategy tailored to your case.
