Boston Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty to Trying to Smuggle Heroin Into a Massachusetts Prison
Kevin L. Barron, a Boston criminal defense lawyer, has pled not guilty to charges of possession of a Class A substance, delivering drugs to a prisoner, and possession with intent to distribute a class A substance.
Barron was searched by corrections officers as he was about to enter MCI-Cedar Junction in Walpole, Massachusetts last Tuesday to visit his clients. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that officers discovered that Barron was carrying small packets of heroin.
Barron’s arraignment took place at the Wrentham District Court last Wednesday. He claims he did not knowingly commit any crime. He was released on his own recognizance and has been ordered by Judge Warren Powers to stay away from state prisoners.
There are several classes of drug substances in Massachusetts:
Heroin, GHB, Morphine, and Special K are considered Class A substances. In Massachusetts, a conviction for possession of a Class A substance can lead to 2 years in jail for a first offense. A second offense can lead to 5 years in prison or 2.5 years in jail. Fines may also be imposed.
Class B substances refer to LSD, Cocaine, Oxycontine, Ecstacy, Methamphetamine, Methadone, PCP, and Speed.
Class C substances refer to mushrooms, prescription tranquilizers, Vicodin, Librium, mescaline, STP, Clonazepam, peyote, and certain prescription drug dosages.
The list of Class D substances includes marijuana, phenobarbital, smaller prescription drug doses, and chloryl hydrate.
Class E substances refer to opium, morphine, and lighter doses of prescription drugs.
Being convicted for a drug crime in Massachusetts is a very serious offense. The ramifications on a convicted person’s life—even after spending time in prison and paying any imposed fines—can be extremely harsh. A person convicted of a drug crime may have a hard time getting a job, getting into college, obtaining financial aid, joining the U.S. armed forces, or becoming a U.S. citizen. A drug conviction can even lead to loss of driving privileges or deportation. An attorney who is convicted of a drug crime may have his or her license to practice law suspended.
If you have been arrested for a drug crime in Massachusetts, you should hire a criminal defense lawyer right away. Massachusetts has police units that are focused on investigating and prosecuting drug crimes. An experienced criminal defense attorney will know how to protect your rights and defend you during your trial. Your criminal defense lawyer may even be able to work out a deal with prosecutors so that charges are reduced or dropped.
Lawyer accused of smuggling heroin, Boston.com, October 4, 2007
Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction, Massachusetts.gov
Related Web Resources:
MCI - Cedar Junction, Mass.gov
Massachusetts Drug Courts, Mass.gov
Altman & Altman LLP represents clients convicted of drug crimes in Massachusetts. Our drug crimes lawyers have been handling drug offense cases for over 30 years. We know how to successfully defend a client against drug charges.
If you have been arrested for a drug crime in Massachusetts, contact Altman & Altman LLP today.
