Riverside Drug Crime Attorney

Have you been charged with a drug crime?

A drug crime is a serious offense in the state of California. Serious enough on their own, drug offenses may also be associated with any of various other crimes including robbery, burglary, carjacking, DUI (driving under the influence) and homicide. This is one of the main reasons as to why state and federal law enforcement agencies and the criminal court system have cracked down hard and have implemented a no-tolerance stance against those charged with committing a drug crime. Penalties for a drug crime conviction can range from up to 1 year in jail to a lifetime behind bars. However, when a minor offense is committed a Riverside drug crime attorney may be able to obtain alternative sentencing through programs such as drug diversion, drug court and drug treatment in lieu of jail or prison time. It is important to approach each case with personalized client attention and a careful, thorough investigation in order to determine the best possible strategy.

If you or a loved one have recently been charged with a drug crime, then you are already well aware of the detrimental, devastating effects that something of this nature can have on your life. No matter if you are facing possession or trafficking charges, it is not unlikely that you will be left feeling frightened, isolated and overwhelmed by the sheer complexities of the legalities you are facing. Your future will be at stake, and you will be running the risk of the life-altering consequences as the penalties can be extremely severe in nature. You simply cannot leave your future up to chance at a time such as this - you need to be confident that you are being represented by someone who truly understands this area of the law. With meticulous, exhaustive legal footwork, the right lawyer will be able to help you defend your rights and your future.

Challenging Drug Charges

Taking the right approach from the very beginning is a skill derived from extensive experience in this field as well as a great deal of legal knowledge applying to drug crime cases in particular. Every case is different, and as such the particular strategy may vary. However, there may be hope in even the most seemingly bleak of cases.

There are different strategies that a drug crime defense lawyer may employ on your behalf in order to challenge your charges. A common defense is proving an unreasonable search and seizure, where law enforcement failed to obtain a valid warrant or establish probable cause before conducting a search, seizing evidence or making an arrest. If your attorney files a motion to suppress evidence based upon this violation of your fourth amendment rights, this will result in any applicable evidence being excluded from your criminal trial. Particularly with drug charges, this may dramatically impact the outcome of your case, turning the tides in your favor. For example, in cocaine possession charges, the cocaine itself would be key evidence in the prosecution's case against you. If your lawyer discovers that the cocaine was obtained without a warrant and successfully has this evidence excluded from your trial, the government will not have a leg to stand on in their attempt to put you behind bars.

Other potential examples of viable defenses against drug charges may involve mishandled evidence or a confession or statements made by the defendant and presented as evidence that were obtained in violation of the defendant's Miranda rights. If the chain of command was broken while law enforcement was handling evidence or if a particular piece of evidence was not properly processed or handled, it may be considered inadmissible. If the defendant was not informed that he or she had the right to an attorney prior to questioning or was denied this right and a confession or other information was obtained during questioning, the validity of the confession or the statements may be brought into question. And these are just a few examples of potentially successful defense strategies. By evaluating your unique Riverside drug charges, a skilled lawyer can determine the best approach for your case.

Drug Crimes Lawyer Serving Riverside

At the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings we represent our clients with excellence. We offer hard-hitting defense tactics and it is always our personal goal to clear a client of all charges whenever possible. As board-certified Riverside drug crimes lawyers we have defended clients in both state and federal court with superior results. As professional Riverside criminal defense attorneys we are well-versed with how the criminal court system works and the many laws surrounding a drug crimes offense. Please contact our firm today to discuss the legal options that may be available to you during a free case consultation and evaluation.

No matter how serious you believe your case to be, contact our legal team to see how we could help you. We have experience defending cases involving marijuana possession, cultivation, and medical marijuana. If you were accused of any of these crimes, we could examine all the evidence against you in an effort to get your charges dropped. Federal drug charges can be placed against anyone accused of drug trafficking, drug distribution, prescription fraud, or any other drug crime that involves a large amount of drugs crossing state lines or country borders. These crimes could be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration, organizations that have a considerable amount of resources and manpower. If you or a loved one has been accused of operating a meth lab, they could be facing harsh penalties as these labs are prone to explosions and injury to anyone close by. To learn more about how we could help you, contact our firm as soon as possible.

Aggressive Defense for Riverside Drug Charges

When you need a Riverside drug crimes attorney to represent you, you will need an attorney who has the experience, knowledge and skill that it will take to protect your legal rights. Since your freedom may be at stake we strongly advise you to contact a Riverside drug crimes lawyer at our firm today to learn how we can help you. We serve all of Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange County, California. Please contact us today to schedule a face to face meeting with a lawyer to discuss your Riverside drug crime case.

Contact a Riverside drug crimes lawyer at our offices today for a confidential review of your case.

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