Drug Offenses and Narcotics

San Francisco Bay Area Drug Arrests, Possession, Sales, Cultivation Cases

Prosecutors representing the State of California continue to prosecute drug cases and impose life-long jail sentences at a very high rate.

Penalties for Drug Crimes are serious!

They may include jail/prison time, a fine, seizure of assets (including vehicles), loss of a driver's license, and being required to register as a narcotics offender. Because the potential penalties are so serious, it is critical to obtain a skilled criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

General Information

• Important factor in determining the severity of the charge is the type & quantity of the illegal drugs involved and whether the drugs are for personal use or for sale.

• A drug offense may be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the quantity and type of drug found by law enforcement. Another very important factor is whether or not you have a prior criminal record. For obvious reasons, a prior criminal record could result in a more severe punishment than if the defendant had a clean or relatively minor record consisting of misdemeanors.

• The Patriot Act has made it easier for law enforcement to search anyone they choose. It is imperative that you hire a law firm that understands how police obtain evidence and how to protect your Fourth Amendment rights.

Criminal Defense in San Francisco and all parts of the greater Bay Area.