Westfield Drug Dealing Causing Death Attorney
Drug-related offenses are taken very seriously in Indiana, and particularly so if drug-related activity has resulted in death. If you are facing charges for drug dealing that resulted in death in the Westfield area, you need to consult an experienced lawyer to help you defend yourself. Reach out to a Westfield drug dealing causing death lawyer to get started.
The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley P.C.
If you are facing serious criminal charges, you may feel anxious and unsure about the future. When walking into the unknown, it helps to have an experienced guide who has been there before. At The Criminal Defense Team, our defense attorneys are ready to take on whatever challenge comes our way.
Our firm has the distinction of employing five of the six Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialist attorneys in the state of Indiana, and our clients reap the benefits of that. One of our attorneys is also a former prosecutor who has significant experience prosecuting major felony cases like murder. This gives us unique insight into moves a prosecutor might make during a trial, allowing us to stay one step ahead.
We make ourselves available to our clients around the clock, so when you choose us to represent you, you have access to legal advice at all times of the day or night. We know that legal emergencies don’t wait for convenient hours, so we are ready when you need us.
Indiana Laws Regarding Drug Dealing Causing Death
In Indiana, there were 1,014 deaths related to drug overdoses recorded in 2025. The state treats drug dealing offenses very seriously, and all the more so when the dealing activity has resulted in a person’s death. In Indiana, this offense is always a felony, but the level of felony depends on what kind of controlled substance was distributed. The levels are as follows:
- Level 1: Drug dealing causing death is a Level 1 felony if the substance in question is a Schedule I, II, or III substance, including methamphetamine the offender manufactured, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
- Level 2: The offense becomes a Level 2 felony if the drug in question is a Schedule IV substance.
- Level 3: The offense is a Level 3 felony if the drug in question is a Schedule V substance or if it is a controlled substance analog or something else that the offender represented to be a controlled substance.
Why You Should Hire a Drug Dealing Causing Death Lawyer
Serious charges should be handled by a professional. If you have been charged with drug dealing that caused the death of another person, the first thing you should do is hire a drug dealing causing death lawyer. The sooner your attorney can familiarize themselves with your case, the better.
Depending on the felony level of your charge, you could be facing up to 50 years in prison, and securing competent legal representation could make all the difference in the outcome of your case in Westfield.
Contact The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley P.C, Today
At The Criminal Defense Team, our Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialists are ready to help you defend yourself against serious charges and safeguard your rights. No matter the challenge, we are here to meet it head-on alongside you. Contact us today.
Disclaimer: *Andrew Baldwin, Kathie Perry, Maxwell Wiley, Kelly Pyle, and Michael C. Cunningham are Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists, as certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Find out why having a Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialist as your defense lawyer is important here.