Attorney Jeffrey T. Karp

Attorney Karp has defended numerous persons charged with drug offenses such as drug trafficking, drug distribution, possession of drugs with the intent to distribute drugs, and so-called “school zone” offenses.

State and federal governments have declared a “War on Drugs.” Consequently, being charged with a drug offense has huge ramifications on a person’s freedom given today’s minimum mandatory prison sentences. Also, the conviction for even a minor drug charge may result in a suspension or revocation of the offender’s driver’s license.

Attorney Karp’s proven track record in defending persons charged with drug offenses comes from his work as an Assistant District Attorney in Boston where he prosecuted numerous drug crimes. He knows what the prosecution and law enforcement drug crime strategies are and uses that knowledge to his clients’ advantage. Attorney Karp’s success in defending persons charged with drug crimes also derives from his use of nationally recognized toxicologists, pharmacologists, and investigators. He has experience regarding cocaine, crack cocaine, crystal meth, ecstasy, marijuana, heroin, totem poles, and prescription drugs.

The defense of persons charged with drug crimes requires an attorney with particular knowledge about constitutional “search and seizure” issues. Attorney Karp has vast experience with various search and seizure issues. As an Assistant District Attorney, he was a member of the Search Warrant Response Team where he was responsible for reviewing and approving search warrants sought by law enforcement officials before they submitted the documentation to a judge or magistrate. Attorney Karp is well-versed in seeking the “suppression” of evidence due to constitutional errors committed by police in stopping, searching, and interrogating persons. He is also well-familiar with the suppression of evidence gathered during the execution of search warrants at homes, vehicles, and mail facilities.

Attorney Karp has expertise in issues that often arise at the trial of drug crimes such as entrapment, “personal use” defenses, chain of custody issues, joint venture/conspiracy issues, and jury selection issues unique to drug crimes.

The difference between winning and losing at the trial of a drug crime often hinges a great deal on an aggressive, well-planned cross-examination of narcotics detectives, informants, and “cooperating” witnesses. However, sometimes the better course of action is for the attorney to negotiate a favorable plea with the prosecutor. Attorney Karp is an expert at doing both, and knowing when to do so.

Attorney Karp provides the best criminal attorney and divorce attorney representation to clients located throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire including the cities and towns of: Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Stoneham, Brookline, Newton, Framingham, Quincy, Brockton, Lexington, Arlington, Watertown, Brighton, Allston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, South Boston, Charlestown, East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, Lynn, Salem, Peabody, Danvers, Newburyport, Amesbury, Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Wilmington, Essex County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Suffolk County, Woburn, Bedford, Acton, Wellesley, Waltham, Dedham, Gloucester, Hamilton, Wenham, Boxford, Ipswich, Newbury, North Andover, Bradford, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Milton, Methuen, Salisbury, Melrose, Lynnfield, Beverly, Winchester, Saugus, Swampscott, Manchester, Derry, Strafford County, Rockingham County, Hillsborough County, Portsmouth, Seabrook, Exeter, Dover, Nashua, Rochester, Merrimack County, Brentwood, Plaistow, and Newington.