Possession of Narcotics
It is illegal for a person to knowingly and intentionally possess illegal narcotics
without a valid prescription. An illegal narcotic is considered any drug or substance
that is used to induce sleep or sedation, dull the senses, or relieve pain or stress.
When narcotics are used in excess they can cause negative side effects, such as
stupor, convulsions, or a coma. Some examples of illegal narcotics include:
- Opium
- Opium derivatives
- Morphine
- Codeine
- Methadone
- Heroin
When a person is charged with possession of narcotics, the judge considers
two main factors: the quantity and the type of narcotic the defendant
has in possession. This will determine whether the defendant will be charged with
a felony or misdemeanor.
If you have been charged with possession of narcotics, you will be prosecuted
to the fullest extent of the law by aggressive prosecutors and stern judges.
Individuals convicted of narcotics possession face such legal ramifications as prison,
heavy fines, driver’s license suspension, community service, rehabilitation,
and registration as a drug offender. However, a skilled Orange County
drug crimes lawyer can negotiate with prosecutors to get your charges reduced
or dropped, and help you avoid prison by fulfilling a drug diversion program under
Proposition 36.
Contact our Orange County Narcotics Possession Attorneys
At Coffey & Coffey, our attorneys are experts in drug crime law, and have successfully
defended hundreds of individuals in Orange County charged with
possession of narcotics. Our attorneys work diligently to provide each
client with viable options, effective resources, and artful negotiation. It is our
personal goal that each client walks away with a rewarding experience and a successful
outcome.
Coffey & Coffey has obtained successful results for 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 for possession of narcotics, contact our Orange
County drug crime attorneys at Coffey & Coffey today for your
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