San Bernardino Drug Charge Defense

If you have been charged with a drug related crime, from drug trafficking, to solicitation. From having an illegal amount of marijuana to possessing crystal meth or cocaine you need a DRUG CHARGES Defense lawyer. The most common drugs that people are arrested for possessing are: Marijuana or "pot". Cocaine, Heroin, GHB, Ecstasy and Methamphetamines.

Not your everyday criminal defense law firm, we stick out from the crowd because what we do is defend people that have been charged for any drug related crime.

Overview
Many crimes are committed to obtain drugs.   These crimes affect people in all walks of life:  doctors, teachers, students, working people, airline pilots and even homemakers.  The selling, manufacturing, and distribution of drugs or controlled substances, as well as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are offenses that can carry stiff penalties.  These are all violations of federal or state laws.  One of the most common probation violations occurs when a person is caught with drugs in his or her possession.  Depending on the circumstances, the potential consequences include probation, prison, property forfeiture and a court-ordered drug treatment program.

If you have been charged with a drug crime, consult an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your legal options.  It is critical that you speak with an attorney before answering any questions for police or investigators.  You will not help yourself by answering any questions without your attorney present.  Anything you say will be held against you in court.

At our San Bernardino Drug Charges Defense Law Firm our attorneys take an aggressive approach to defense against drug charges.  You will need an attorney who specializes in drug possession and felony narcotic charges, including trafficking and distribution, one with skill and determination, that will work to get charges reduced or dropped, challenge evidence obtained through illegal search and seizure, and take measures to protect your rights.

Federal Drug Crimes
The Controlled Substances Act classifies narcotics, marijuana and other drugs into five categories.  The law also defines penalties for violations of the Act.  Depending on the nature and quantity of the substance involved, as well as the presence of sentence-enhancing factors, the criminal penalties can be severe. If you are facing federal drug charges, consult with an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney at our firm for advice on the law, your rights and how to proceed.

Drug Charges Include:

  • Possession of marijuana, growing it and selling it
  • Possession of cocaine
  • Possession of illegal prescription drugs and narcotics
  • Distribution of drugs to children/minors especially on school property
  • Possession of drugs with intent to sell (also known as drug trafficking)
  • Reselling of crack-cocaine, marijuana, crystal meth, heroin
  • Conspiracy to distribute drugs (also known as conspiracy to possess drugs with the intent to resell).  This includes ecstasy, GHB, mushrooms, LSD, cocaine, methamphetamines, and marijuana
  • Forging prescriptions – for narcotics and other drugs for use or resale
  • Manufacturing drugs – including meth labs and drug-making facilities

If you have been accused of any of the above, you can be facing a fine or jail sentence if convicted. You can also have trouble getting a college loan, a professional license, a job, or a position in the military.

Go to Trial?
If you are facing a felony drug charge or being accused of possession, a criminal trial may be expensive and risky. You might be wise to negotiate a reduced charge or sentencing with the prosecutor and the judge.  Your San Bernardino Drug Charges Defense Lawyer will explain what your options are, and recommend a strategy based on your personal goals.

Your attorney will ask:

    • Did the police have cause to search you or your vehicle?
    • Is there evidence that is being used against you?
    • Were your rights violated?
    • Was this an illegal search and seizure?

    It is illegal and a crime to use, have in possession, manufacture, or sell drugs, such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana, ecstasy, GHB, and Methamphetamines anywhere in San Bernardino County.

    Most people believe that drug trafficking is controlled by organized crime, drug cartels, or street gangs. Although that might be somewhat true if you have been arrested for any crime related to drugs you need to contact one our Drug Charges Defense Lawyers right away. Whether you are an individual who made a one time mistake or you have been arrested and charged numerous times before we believe that everyone has the right to a proper defense.

    Drug-related offenses are a major contributor to the U.S. crime problems.  Drugs are a crime due to the effect they have on the user’s behavior because of the violence and illegal activity that is generated. In the United States, about a quarter of drug offenders in jail committed robbery or burglary to get money to support their drug habit.

    Reasons for Taking

      • There are several reasons why people take drugs:
      • I’m bored
      • It will help me because I am stressed
      • Social - I will fit in with the crowd; I will appear cool
      • Marijuana is used as medicine and legal in some states; it is grown naturally – must be safe

      In this website we will attempt to educate people about illegal drugs and the harm they can commit. While it is our sincere hope that we can help prevent the use of illegal drugs and the trafficking of them we are Drug Defense Lawyers. We believe that everyone makes mistakes and you should have someone on your side that believes in you, regardless of your innocence or your motives as a San Bernardino California person and an individual living in the United States of America you are entitled to have legal representation and to have an attorney that will fight for your rights.

      Contact us today for a Free evaluation. We will come to any jail in San Bernardino to meet with you and as always your confidentiality will be kept.