Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes, 2012 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Interpreting Today s Drug Cases, Developing a Thorough Defense, and Protecting a Client s Rights (Inside the Minds)

Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for representing clients accused of drug-related crimes. Featuring experienced criminal defense attorneys from across the country, this book guides the reader through the current battlefields in the "war on drugs" and discusses how the government's policies on aggressive prosecution and harsher penalties are impacting clients and the defense. From scrutinizing the initial investigation and arrest to counseling clients during trial and sentencing, these top lawyers highlight creative strategies for every stage in a drug defense case. These authors also evaluate what to do if the case involves multiple defendants, first-time offenders, informants, federal charges, or the addition of a DUI or weapon charge. Finally, these leaders analyze recent important case law, such as Kentucky v. King, and its effect on this practice area. 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.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Terri Wood, Sole Practitioner, The Law Office of Terri Wood PC - "Do You Hear What I Hear? Defense Strategies to Counter Kentucky v. King and Probable Cause Based on Subjective Sensory Perceptions"
2. Paul J. D'Agrosa, Partner and Owner, The Law Offices of Wolff and D'Agrosa LLC - "Navigating Federal Drug Crime Defense: Rough Water for Repeat Offenders"
3. Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell, Partner, Coxwell & Associates PLLC - "The Defense of Drug Cases and the Need for Alternatives to Incarceration"
4. Darren Finebloom, Partner, Finebloom & Haenel PA - "Successfully Defending Drug Offenders"
5. Thomas F. Hallett, Partner, The Hallett Law Firm - "There Are No Shortcuts: The Investigation and Hard Work of Defending Drug Cases"
6. Adam G. Gasner, Founding Partner, The Law Office of Adam G. Gasner - "A New Tactic for Fighting the War on Drugs"
7. Chris M. Shepherd, Founder, The Law Office of Chris M. Shepherd - "Getting the Early Advantage for Clients Accused of Drug Crimes"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Brief on Challenging Drug Odor Detection
Appendix B: Motion to Suppress Challenging Odor and Sound Recognition
Appendix C: Outline for Presenting Odor Expert Testimony
Appendix D: Mississippi Code Classification of Controlled Substances
Appendix E: Motion for Severance of Offenses
Appendix F: Motion to Dismiss Entrapment
Appendix G: Kyles v. Whitley Discovery Letter
Appendix H: "Unhappy 40th Anniversary, War on Drugs!"
Appendix I: Case Template
Appendix J: Order Approving Funds for Source of Bail
Appendix K: Kentucky v. King