Drug Crime Defense Lawyer | Attorney Ryan H. James

Pittsburgh Drug Lawyer

The vast majority of drug crimes that are charged in Pennsylvania are found within The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, and more particularly under Section 780-113 of Title 35. Drug crimes tend to make up 25% of all new criminal cases filed in Pennsylvania each year. Caseload Statistics of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, 2018.

Under Section 780-113, these drug offenses are among the most commonly filed:

Possession with intent to deliver
Possession of a controlled substance
Possession of a small amount of marihuana
Possession of drug paraphernalia

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Case Results

Sentence Reversed On Appeal.

Judge sentenced client to 6 to 12 months in jail without considering individualized sentencing factors. The court’s sentence was objected to on the grounds that it violated the sentencing code and an appeal was taken. The client was granted a bail pending appeal. In a published opinion, the Superior Court reversed the lower court and vacated the client’s sentence finding that it was not an individualized sentence. Upon resentencing, the client received probation. The case is Commonwealth v. Luketic, 162 A.3d 1149. (PA. SUPER. 2017)

Judge sentenced client to 6 to 12 months in jail without considering individualized sentencing factors. The court’s sentence was objected to on the grounds that it violated the sentencing code and an appeal was taken. The client was granted a bail pending appeal. In a published opinion, the Superior Court reversed the lower court and vacated the client’s sentence finding that it was not an individualized sentence. Upon resentencing, the client received probation. The case is Commonwealth v. Luketic, 162 A.3d 1149. (PA. SUPER. 2017) Sentence Reversed On Appeal.

Suppression Of Evidence.

After suppression hearing, court held that client’s car was illegally searched by Pennsylvania State Police trooper and accordingly suppressed discovered contraband, which could have justified lengthy prison sentence. (Somerset County)

After suppression hearing, court held that client’s car was illegally searched by Pennsylvania State Police trooper and accordingly suppressed discovered contraband, which could have justified lengthy prison sentence. (Somerset County)Suppression Of Evidence.

Testimonials

I found [Ryan] to be very compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable and aggressive in the courtroom.

I found [Ryan] to be very compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable and aggressive in the courtroom.

Ryan spent a lot of time with me showing me what the laws really say and gave me a excellent consultation.

Ryan spent a lot of time with me showing me what the laws really say and gave me a excellent consultation.

Mr. James responded promptly and professionally to all our inquires.