Have You Been Arrested For Drug Possession?

The laws involving possession of drugs have been changing consistently over the last two years and there are many aspects to the possession laws. For this reason Law Enforcement has problems keeping up and can make many errors when arrests are made.

Just for basic possession of marijuana for personal use (under an ounce) you are facing a misdemeanor punishable by up to $100 fine. For amounts over an ounce the penalties are increased to up to 6 months imprisonment and up to $500 in fines or both.

But, if you are in possession of a controlled substance like ecstasy, cocaine, LSD, heroin, meth and/or prescription painkillers that one does not have a prescription for, then you are facing felony charges punishable up to 3 years imprisonment. As long as the amount wasn’t enough for possession with intent to sell, then with the right representation there is a good chance you will be eligible for a treatment program instead of prison. Every case is unique and until we have a consultation with you we can only speculate.

If you are arrested for drug possession, seek legal advice from a qualified Carlsbad criminal defense attorney who can review your case and determine the best avenues for your situation.

With all crimes, there are circumstances and defenses that should be investigated to determine if the police did their investigation correctly with the evidence and if the charges are in-line with the actual situation. A qualified and skilled criminal defense lawyer from Legal Objective will meet with you regarding the circumstances surrounding your arrest. From there a plan will be developed and implemented that will help to get the charges dropped or reduced if possible and a rock solid defense based on the facts will be deployed to get you the best results possible and keep you out of jail.

If you have been arrested for possession of drugs, take effective action and contact Legal Objective for a free consultation and assessment of your case.

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