Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes, 2013 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 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. Myles S. Breiner, Law Offices of Myles S. Breiner - "State and Federal Strategies in Drug-Related Offenses"
2. George F. Hildebrandt, Law Offices of George Hildebrandt - "Details and Diligence Create an Effective Defense Strategy"
3. Christopher Spring and Meghan Spring, Spring & Spring - "A Step-by-Step Approach to Defending Drug Cases"
4. Jay Tiftickjian, Tiftickjian Law Firm, PC - "Analyzing the Profits and Perils of Drug Court as an Option"
5. Randall E. Reagan, The Law Office of Randall E. Reagan - "Navigating the Winding Road: Forming a Successful Defense Strategy in Drug Crime Cases"
6. Eric L. Newmark, Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP - "Truth and Lies, People and Facts: Defending Drug Cases"

Appendices include:

Appendix A: Developing Claims of Prosecution Error at Trial: Specific Examples
Appendix B: Witnesses Requiring Special Caution
Appendix C: Multiple Conspiracies-Material Variance from the Indictment
Appendix D: Massachusetts Criminal Model Jury Instruction 7.800 - Distribution of a Controlled Substance; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance