Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes : Leading Lawyers on Adapting to Recent Trends, Working with Law Enforcement, and Preparing a Solid Defense

Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on best practices for defending and winning drug crime cases.

Featuring experienced criminal defense attorneys from across the country, this book guides the reader through the current drug crime environment and analyzes the latest trends, significant case law, and how societys changing perception of drugs impacts courtroom events.

These top lawyers give tips on mounting an effective defense, with advice on gathering facts, examining witnesses, selecting juries, preparing for trial, and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a case.

From building trust and addressing client concerns to dealing with addiction issues and weighing the clients options, these authors also reveal how to work successfully with a client accused of a drug crime.

Additionally, these leaders discuss potential changes to drug crime legislation, the impact of the economy on drug cases, and how to avoid common defense mistakes.

The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this dynamic field.