Drug Charges

State and Federal Drug Charges

Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Law Offices of Gavin P. Holihan provides experienced and aggressive defense of all drug charges, including:

• State charges
• Federal charges
• Drug possession
• Drug Possession with intent to deliver
• Drug trafficking / drug sales
• Distribution of drugs
• Manufacture of drugs
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Drug paraphernalia
• All misdemeanor and felony charges
• All drugs: marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, ecstasy

If you have been charged with a drug crime in Pennsylvania, you are facing serious criminal charges. Pennsylvania has mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes.

If you are charged with a drug crime in federal court, it is crucial that you have a lawyer who is experienced with federal charges. Attorney Gavin P. Holihan has extensive experience in federal cases, both in negotiating plea agreements and at trial. He is a skilled litigator who is known by prosecutors for his willingness to take a case to trial.

Due to mandatory sentencing and the differences in state and federal sentencing requirements, an attorney inexperienced in federal charges can cause significant problems. Mr. Holihan has extensive knowledge of mandatory minimum sentences required by Pennsylvania law, and he has extensive knowledge of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. His knowledge of state and federal minimum sentences and sentencing parameters aids him in negotiations and in post-trial sentencing matters.

Retain an Attorney Before Entering A Guilty Plea!

The prosecution has the burden to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This may not be an easy task for the prosecution in a drug case. Even when a prosecutor thinks they have a strong case at the beginning, they may see their case crumble before or during trial. Prosecutors know this, and they attempt to scare defendants into taking plea bargains through pressure techniques. Our firm knows about these techniques: overcharging, threats of additional charges, plea offer deadlines, and promises to seek the most extreme penalties if defendants are not cooperative.

People who represent themselves, and even inexperienced attorneys, are often overwhelmed by aggressive prosecutors. If you are facing serious drug charges, you need a strong attorney who will aggressively fight on your behalf.

As an experienced defense attorney, Mr. Holihan can:

• Seek the suppression of damaging evidence
• Seek the suppression of admissions
• Seek the suppression of prejudicial evidence
• Seek the suppression of illegally obtained evidence

Through motions to suppress, effective cross-examination, and meticulous trial preparation, our firm will provide a zealous defense on your behalf.

Law Offices of Gavin P. Holihan
546 W. Hamilton St., Suite 200 
Allentown, PA 18101