DRUG CRIMES
HOW DRUG CRIMES ARE CHARGED
- Type of drug
- Quantity of drug
- Whether it was for sale or for personal use
Past criminal reco rd of the alleged perpetrator
COMMON DRUG CRIMES
Possession of a controlled substance – this could be any substance on the drug schedule which is illegal in California, such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, ketam ine, or prescription drugs for which you do not have a valid prescription - Possession for sale of a controlled substance
- Selling synthetic stimulant compounds
- Transportation of a controlled substance
- Sale of a controlled substance
Under the influence of a controlled substance - Marijuana cultivation
- DUI under the influence of drugs
- Manufacturing a controlled substance
- Possession of paraphernalia
- Drug entrapment
- Selling marijuana to a minor
DRUG CRIME PENALTIES
Incarceration in jail or prison (with enhancements possible for prior drug convictions or other aggravating factors) - Parole
- Probation
- Fines
- Restitution to law enforcement
- Drug counseling
Drug treatment - Mandatory registration as a drug offender with local law enforcement
Revocation of your driver ’ s license
Moving to suppress evidence gathered during illegal searches and seizures of property, vehicles, during pat downs and traffic stops Negotiating plea agreements with prosecutors - Challenging the validity and scope of search warrants executed in your case
- Negotiating for reduced charges
Negotiating for election of a treatment or Drug Diversion program like PC – 1000 as an alternative to jail time
