Celebrity Drug Charges

Celebrity drug overdoses continue to make the news, and they are appearing to become commonplace. Any overdose is tragic, but people often overlook those that are happening close to home until they or someone they know is personally affected. Any time an individual is facing one or more drug charges, he or she needs to obtain an attorney immediately, as the consequences of a conviction can be devastating.
The death of Prince was very upsetting and could be tributed directly to an overdose, but this isn't the only situation that parents need to talk to their children about. The use of drugs can have far reaching effects, ones that last years after the drug use has been discontinued. The deaths of major celebrities, such as George Michael and …show more content…
This is especially true as they don't seem to feel they are harmful, and parents need to emphasize the dangers associated with them. Celebrity deaths can help parents do so, without forcing a conversation with the child, and parents need to emphasize the dangers of all drugs, including prescription ones or those which are designed for certain purposes, but are used solely to get high.
Anyone facing drug charges of any type will need to seek legal guidance immediately. With the help of an attorney, first offenders may find they can get the charges dismissed. Others, furthermore, might find evidence can be supressed or the attorney can fight for the offender to be placed in a program for individuals with drug abuse issues, as opposed to heading to a detention facility.
Kurtz and Blum represents individuals charged with a wide range of drug offenses. This includes everything from possession of marijuana to possession with intent to distribute. Drug trafficking charges are also handled by our office, along with many others. Give us a call today to discuss the charges you are facing, and we will work to help you through this trying