Overland Park Drug Crime Defense Attorney
Possession, Trafficking, Distribution, Cultivation
When someone is arrested for a drug crime, the balance of power is very uneven. The weight of the state or federal government applied full force against one individual can be overwhelming. People in this position can make mistakes because very often they don't know and fully understand their rights. Many people think that if they just give a good explanation to an officer or a prosecutor no further action will be taken. This is simply not true. It takes an Overland Park criminal defense attorney who knows the laws and knows how to aggressively defend a client to successfully fight back. You need to know your best opportunities for a defense in any drug crime accusation.
Drug Crime Lawyer in Overland Park
Drug crimes include possession, possession with intent, cultivation, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and trafficking.
State prosecutions usually concern smaller amounts of drugs, such as:
- Heroin
- Ecstasy
- PCP
- Marijuana
- Prescription drugs
- Crack
- Cocaine
- Crystal Meth, Methamphetamines
Almost all drug charges are felonies, except for very small amounts of marijuana. Conviction can result in a long prison sentence, large fines, and other severe penalties whether the accused is charged as an adult or a juvenile. Additional consequences include a permanent criminal record which can affect your credit, future education opportunities, employment opportunities, and other areas of your life. Having a drug crime defense lawyer on your side that is determined to pursue a successful outcome can make a difference.
Our Practice Areas
At Gigstad Law Office, LLC, we handle a variety of drug-related cases, including but not limited to:
- Possession of Controlled Substances
- Drug Trafficking and Distribution
- Drug Manufacturing
- Prescription Drug Offenses
- Drug Paraphernalia Charges
- Marijuana Offenses
Contact Our Overland Park Drug Crime Lawyer
If you are the subject of an investigation you need to be aware that law enforcement officers are not interested in innocence. They are only looking for evidence or statements which can be interpreted as a confession of guilt. You need experienced legal representation to protect your rights. By working with a determined criminal defense lawyer while a case is still in the investigation stage there could be an opportunity to prevent any charges from being filed. Take the time to discuss your defense strategy with Attorney Robert C. Gigstad.
Are you being investigated for offenses in connection with controlled substances? Contact an Overland Park drug crime defense lawyer for help.
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Testimonials
Client-Centered Legal Representation
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"I Always Felt "in the Loop""Robert was extremely responsive from day one - returning my email contact request almost immediately. He walked me through the process and answered all my questions honestly and promptly. I always felt "in the loop". I originally contacted him because he was the only Johnson County attorney I found that had listed in his advertisement, expungement, as a service he provided. Robert assisted me in doing something I didn't know was possible - finally putting a bad decision I made 14 years ago behind me. Although I appreciated his professional and respectful approach to his work, I hope I never need his services again. If I do however, I would not hesitate to call him.DWI Client
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"Very Respectful and Understanding Throughout the Process"I contacted Gigstad Law Office when I found myself being charged with a DUI in the state of Kansas. Although I've used other lawyers in the past for other types of legal situations, I've found, much to my disappointment, that they can often be flaky, or lacking in timely communication and responsiveness. I found that Mr. Gigstad was just the opposite. His rates are reasonable, he didn't drop the ball when I needed immediate legal advice, and was very respectful and understanding throughout the process. I would definitely recommend his services.DUI Client
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"Extremely Responsive, Straight Talking Attorney That Carries Himself like None I Have Ever Used"Extremely responsive, straight talking attorney that carries himself like none I have ever used in the past. Treated me like he was providing a service, rather than doing me a favor by taking my case. Gave me his opinion of my case and his recommendation on how he would approach it but let me make the final decisions. In the end he negotiated a deal with the prosecuting attorney that was better than I thought possible. Zero jail time and minimum fines totaling $250(maximum was $2500). Now, 6 months later he was able to get all of my remaining probation time terminated for good behavior. During that time he also helped out with a lease agreement for a rental property, and a bid contract. Considering the level of service I received and the results I got, in the future I won’t use anyone else.Criminal Defense Client
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"Mr. Gigstad Was Able to Take Care of Everything. He Was Great at Explaining Everything to Me, and Keeping Me Informed"javascript:void('Save')Jeff
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"Robert Gigstad Did a Great Job Helping Me out"This was the first time I needed legal advice. Robert Gigstad did a great job helping me out. He walked me through everything and was always available the entire time. I highly recommend Robert Gigstad.Tyler
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""He's Da Man""He made me feel very comfortable, therefore making my communication between us seam easy and hassel free. He always got back to me in a timely manner and always had a positive solution to my problem.anonymous
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"Robert Is Professional and Made the Writing of My Will Easy and Painless"Robert is professional and made the writing of my Will easy and painless. He is professional and competitive. I will gladly recommend Robert and his services!Brian P.
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"Mr. Gigstad Was Able to Help Calm Me down and Get Everything Worked out for Me with My DUI"I was freaked out when I came to him, but Mr. Gigstad was able to help calm me down and get everything worked out for me with my DUI. I hope I don't get in trouble and need him again, but I would gladly recommend his services.Davis
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DISMISSED STATE OF KANSAS V. J.M.
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DISMISSED CITY OF OVERLAND PARK V. H.C.
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Dismissal City of Gardner v. J.V.
First-time DUI dismissed after Attorney Josh Zarse highlighted significant issues in the case.
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Dismissed before Trial. State of Kansas v. G.E.
1st Time Drug DUI & Speeding. Dismissed before Trial.
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All Charges Dismissed City of Roeland Park v. B.T.