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.
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