Drug Crimes

Being arrested and charged with a drug crime can leave anyone reeling. Drug-related charges in Montana may come with harsh penalties and create serious problems in your personal and professional life. In addition to possible fines and jail time, you may lose your job, be expelled from school or become alienated from your family and friends. Entrusting your defense to an experienced attorney can give you the best chance at a favorable outcome. Shandor Badaruddin works diligently to get charges dropped or reduced and also make efforts to place clients in rehabilitation programs in lieu of incarceration. If you have been accused of a drug-related crime in the Missoula area or anywhere in Montana, you can count on us to provide the defense you need.

The stress and uncertainty of being charged with a crime can feel overwhelming if you do not have a dedicated attorney handling your case. Shandor Badaruddin represents clients charged with all types of state and federal drug crimes, including:

• Drug possession
• Possession with intent to sell
• Drug trafficking
• Driving under the influence of drugs
• Prescription drug fraud
• Manufacturing of illegal substances
• Conspiracy to sell drugs
• Operation of a methamphetamine laboratory
• Sale of illegal substances in a school zone
• Possession of drug paraphernalia

No matter what drug charges you face, Shandor Badaruddin has the experience and ability to pursue the best possible results. We treat all of our clients with respect and the attention that they deserve during what we know is a difficult time.

Many drug arrests arise from routine traffic stops. Often, police officers stop a motorist on an unrelated issue, such as speeding or a nonfunctioning brake light. The police officer may then ask to search the vehicle, but they need probable cause to do so, and unfortunately, most drivers consent to a search without knowing they have the option to say no. If you refused to consent to the search and the police officer performed one anyway, contact an attorney promptly. Moreover, if your passenger had drugs in the vehicle without your knowledge and you were arrested because drugs were found, our attorneys fight to protect your rights and seek to have the charges dismissed.

If you have been arrested for a drug-related offense or are afraid that you may be arrested, it is wise to secure representation from a trustworthy and reliable criminal defense law firm. Shandor Badaruddin has the resources necessary to develop a thorough strategic defense on your behalf. Call us at 406-728-6868 or contact us online to schedule your initial consultation with a compassionate attorney.