Drug Possession for Sale Charges
Riverside Drug Crime Lawyer
If you have scales, packaging items, or compounds used in processing drugs
and are in possession of a controlled substance, you may be charged with
possession for sale. The "base" sentence for such a crime in
California is 3-5 years in prison. Facing charges like these can be terrifying
and it may feel like no one is on your side. Not true! At Hanson, Gorian,
Bradford & Hanich, we have represented clients in many cases involving
controlled substances and have probably dealt with situations like yours.
We urge you to contact a
Riverside drug attorney at our firm if this is your situation, and you can rest assured that we
will closely examine your circumstances and answer your questions in this
difficult time.
Possession for Sale
After a person is arrested for possession for sale, the charges may either
be for a misdemeanor or a felony drug offense. The charging elements typically
include the type and amount of drug, involvement of minors and the criminal
background including prior drug convictions. As an example of the difference
between case types, consider this: if someone had a large amount of
heroin and was caught selling it, a felony charge could be rendered; if that
someone had only a small amount of marijuana with the intent to sell it,
however, the charge would likely be less.
We understand that sometimes people slip up and aren't fully aware
of the consequences of what they are doing until they have been arrested
and that other times people are just not guilty of the charges against
them. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor
marijuana
possession or a felony possession of
cocaine for sale,
trafficking or any number of offenses, it is imperative that you consult a drug defense
attorney at our firm. We know the strategies the prosecution employs to
win cases and how to uncover mistakes made during arrests and at other
times. We will take the time to examine the police reports, charging facts
and witness testimony and upon finding flaws, will exert ourselves tirelessly
to make it work to your benefit.
For an opportunity to get your life back, contact a Riverside drug crime lawyer
at Hanson, Gorian, Bradford & Hanich.