Riverside County Criminal Defense Against Drug Crime Charges
Whether facing drug possession charges, sales charges, transportation charges, or manufacturing, you need a drug crimes attorney who knows how to fight the charges. At Natalie Reich Law, Attorney Reich understands that drug charges range in severity, and every client deserves to be heard, to have guidance in the judicial process, and to have a voice in court. No matter what charges you face, trust Attorney Natalie Reich to provide the competent, dedicated defense you deserve with the compassion and commitment you need.
Types of Drug Crimes in California
Misdemeanor and felony drug crimes can result in a wide range of penalties and jail time, and the judicial system can be overwhelming and confusing. In California, several charges fall under drug crimes, including, but not limited to:
- Drug manufacturing
- Drug possession
- Drug sales
- Drug transportation
- Possession with intent to sell
- Drug distribution
- Drug importation
- Under the influence drug charges
Conviction and Penalties for Drug Crimes
If you are charged with drug crimes in California, the prosecution must prove several factors in court:
- Knowledge of the substance’s presence
- Usable amount of the substance
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Your possession of the substance was against the law
Penalties for drug convictions vary depending on the severity of the charge. Felony charges can result in jail time and will be dependent upon prior convictions, additional charges, and the seriousness of the crime. You may also face fines, probation, and/or mandated rehabilitative or realignment programs.
Defense Against Drug Crime Charges
Your defense attorney will work tirelessly to build a strong defense, examining evidence against you, conducting interviews of alleged witnesses, and reviewing police conduct. As part of your defense strategy, your attorney may challenge the search and seizure, the witnesses, and the accusations.
Potential defenses against criminal drug charges can include:
- Illegal search and seizure
- Unreliable informants
- Erroneous lab analysis
- Entrapment
- Compromised chain of custody
- Overcharging
- Medical necessity
- Police misconduct
