Overland Park Fentanyl Defense Lawyers Fighting Serious Drug Charges
A fentanyl or opioid charge in Kansas can put your freedom, career and future at risk. At Gyllenborg & Brown, P.A., we understand how serious these cases can become. Both of our partners are former Johnson County prosecutors, giving us valuable insight into how local authorities investigate and prosecute drug offenses.
If you need an Overland Park fentanyl defense lawyer, we can review the evidence, explain your options and build a defense based on the facts of your case.
What Are The Penalties For Fentanyl Charges In Johnson County?
Kansas imposes severe penalties for fentanyl possession, distribution and trafficking. The sentence you face depends on the type and amount of drugs involved, your criminal history and the charges filed.
Possible consequences include:
- Possession: A severity level 5 drug felony for a first or second conviction, with penalties that can include prison time and fines.
- Distribution: Charges ranging from severity level 4 to level 1 drug felonies, depending on the amount involved.
- Large-scale distribution: A level 1 conviction can carry a prison sentence of 144 to 204 months for someone with no prior criminal history.
Some cases may also lead to federal fentanyl charges, which carry separate sentencing rules.
Our attorneys examine the evidence and sentencing factors to identify possible ways to challenge the charges or reduce your exposure to penalties.
How Do Kansas Prosecutors Prove Intent To Distribute Opioids?
Police do not need to witness a drug sale to accuse someone of distribution. Prosecutors may rely on other evidence to argue that the drugs were intended for someone else.
This evidence may include:
- The amount of fentanyl or other opioids found
- Packaging materials, scales or multiple baggies
- Text messages or other communications about drug transactions
- Cash or items associated with drug sales
- Statements from witnesses or other suspects
Even sharing drugs without payment may lead to distribution charges. However, the presence of these items does not automatically prove criminal intent.
We investigate how officers obtained the evidence, review witness statements and challenge claims that lack proper support.
Can You Be Charged If Someone Overdoses On Drugs You Shared?
Yes. If someone suffers an overdose after taking drugs you provided, you could face serious criminal charges, even if you never sold the drugs or intended to cause harm.
Prosecutors may pursue distribution charges or investigate more serious offenses if the overdose results in death. The exact drug charges depend on the evidence and applicable law.
If police contact you about an overdose, speak with a criminal defense attorney before answering questions. Your statements could affect the investigation and any charges that follow.
Protect Your Rights With Experienced Fentanyl Defense Attorneys
With over 50 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys provide aggressive defense representation in Johnson County District Court and throughout the Kansas City metro area. Both Scott Gyllenborg and Christopher Brown have been selected to the Super Lawyers list. For someone facing felony drug charges, that peer-reviewed recognition offers added confidence that your case is in capable hands.
Do not wait to protect your rights. Call Gyllenborg & Brown, P.A., at 913-732-4782 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation.