Drug Possession Attorneys
What is Drug Possession?
Drug possession is the criminal act of having an illegal drug in your possession
or having drug paraphernalia in your possession. Even if a person has a small
amount of a narcotic in their possession, he/she can be charged with drug possession
by California law enforcement. A person can be charged with drug possession
if he/she has any amount of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine, Ecstasy,
or unauthorized prescription medication, such as Oxycontin, in his/her possession.
Drug possession is a serious crime and should never be taken lightly. This
is especially true if the person is charged with drug possession during a traffic
stop.
Drug Possession Consequences
The legal penalties for drug possession vary and will depend upon several factors,
including: the type of drug possessed, the amount of the drug possessed, the
offender’s prior criminal history, and if the offender has prior drug possession
charges. These circumstances will determine if the offender is charged with
a misdemeanor or felony drug offense. If the offender has a prior criminal
record or a prior drug possession charge, he/she is likely to receive an enhanced
sentence if he/she is convicted.
After a person has been convicted of drug possession in Orange County, he/she may
be punished with: imprisonment, jail time, large fines, loss of driver’s license,
seizure of personal assets, house arrest, probation, and court ordered treatment
programs. Additionally, any person that is convicted of a drug crime in the
state of California will have to register his/her self as a drug offender.
Once a person is a registered drug offender, he/she may find it difficult to attain
employment or housing opportunities. The person may also lose their right
to obtain student or bank loans from financial institutions.
Hiring a Drug Possession Attorney
Have you been charged with drug possession in Orange County? If so, you need
to be aware of your constitutional rights and your legal options. It is important
that you seek counsel from an experienced Orange County drug crimes attorney immediately.
A drug crimes lawyer can advise you throughout the criminal process and represent
you in Orange County court. By hiring the right drug crimes attorney, you
can be assured that you will receive the guidance and assertive defense you need
to fight your drug possession charges.
At the law offices of Coffey & Coffey, we represent individuals in cities throughout
Orange County including Anaheim, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Orange,
Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Yorba Linda, Brea, San Clemente,
Huntington Beach, Tustin, Buena Park, Placentia, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, San
Clemente, Westminster, Stanton, Fountain Valley, La Habra, Los Alamitos, and many
more.
If you have been charged with drug possession in Orange County or a surrounding
area, call Coffey & Coffey today at 1-800-706-7888 for
your free case evaluation. At Coffey & Coffey, you will receive aggressive
legal representation from reputable, skilled drug crimes attorneys who have successfully
fought numerous drug possession cases in the Orange County courts.
Because We Specialize in Orange County Cases Only, We Have a Huge Advantage
Over All Other Attorneys!
Contact us about your legal matter today!