What is everyone's thoughts/experiences with pre-emptively talking to a lawyer? Thinking of finding a lawyer experienced in the right field to get a rundown of how events would fold out in certain situations eg. Controlled delivery. I'm assuming client confidentiality would allow one to reveal illegal activities to a lawyer so they can tell you how situations will most likely play out in court? Situations where you need to contact a lawyer are most likely going to be some stressful shit. It seems having a card or just knowing who your first call is would be a good idea?
You should google something called the crime fraud exception. Basically there is no attorney client privilege if the basis for the relationship is in furtherance of criminal activity. Moreover, attorneys are officers of the court so if they believe you are going to engage in criminal activity based on their advice they are duty bound to report said criminal activity. If they don't and it comes to light that they gave you advice with which you used to commit a crime they could lose their license to practice law. Now in practice could you find a shady lawyer to do what you ask? Yes, but why get an attorney involved when you can findout everything you need to know by doing research? Not only are you going to have to pay to speak with the attorney initially, but most of the attorneys that would be willing to talk to you about this subject would want a retainer. If you still think this is a good idea, it's not, look for an attorney that handles a lot of criminal defense specializing in drug related offenses.