Being Present Where Heroin Is Kept

In Massachusetts, it is a crime for a person to knowingly be present at a place where heroin is kept or deposited; or to be in the company of a person, knowing him/her to be in possession of heroin.

A conviction for the crime of being present where heroin is kept or being in the company of a person in possession of heroin is punishable by imprisonment for up to one year in the House of Corrections.

Additionally, upon conviction, the Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles is statutorily required to suspended the person’s driver’s license for one year.

If you have been charged with the crime of being present where heroin is kept or any other drug crime, Boston drug crimes lawyer Lefteris K. Travayiakis is available 24/7 and can help explain and defend your legal rights.

To schedule a free consultation and to speak with an experienced Boston drug crimes lawyer, contact the firm online or call 617-657-2333.