Drug offenses

California Drug Crimes Defense Attorney

There are a variety of laws that govern the possession and use of illegal drugs and other controlled substances in California. Generally, these laws prohibit being under the influence of controlled substances. They also regulate the possession, manufacture, or sale of controlled substances. The most common illegal drugs are cocaine, marijuana, heroin, ecstasy, and methamphetamine. Our attorney mounts a vigorous defense against criminal charges related to controlled substances such as illegal drugs.

If you have been charged with possession for sale of cocaine, manufacture of meth, or any other drug offense, you need an attorney who knows the criminal justice system and can get you the best result possible. Contact our Newport Beach lawyer, Fred Thiagarajah, to learn about our approach to defending individuals against drug charges.

Our attorney knows how the district attorney’s office handles drug charges

Attorney Fred Thiagarajah formerly worked as a prosecutor. During that time, he learned how drug crimes are prosecuted, what kind of flexibility exists in bringing charges and recommending penalties, and when to bring a plea bargain proposal. He now uses this knowledge to defend our clients charged with a wide range of drug crimes.

Alternative penalties for some drug convictions

California law allows for alternate penalties for some drug crimes. For example, Prop. 36 allows community service in lieu of jail time for certain drug crime convictions. Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) provides for a dismissal of the charges if a substance abuse program is completed. We work to be sure these programs are made available to our clients whenever possible.

Whatever the drug and the possible penalty, our attorney does the research, interviewing witnesses and reviewing police reports. This allows him to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case—weaknesses that he exploits on behalf of our clients. If you have been charged with a drug crime, contact a criminal defense lawyer who knows how to handle any drug charge. Call our Newport Beach defense attorney at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah.

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