Riverside Marijuana Possession Attorneys

California Drug Possession Defense Lawyers

Almost half of all drug abuse violations committed are for the crime of marijuana possession. It is a drug crime that is growing quickly and steadily throughout the United States and its borders. The crime of possessing marijuana is a very serious criminal offense. The penalties that one may face will vary depending on whether or not there was an intent to sell, the quantity and any past criminal convictions. When the crime committed is simple possession, the quantity is small and it is a first offense, then a person may face up to 1 year in jail including various other penalties. If there is evidence suggesting marijuana possession with the intent to sell (such as baggies, scales, money or any other clear-cut evidence) then a person may face prison time. If a person is convicted of marijuana possession and it is a second or subsequent offense, if charged as a felony the defendant may receive a strike under California’s “Three Strikes” Law and up to 25 years to life in state or federal prison.

Enhancement penalties may be added to a sentence if a conviction is reached for marijuana possession with or without the intent to sell if minors are involved, including any sales that may have taken place at a park, school and location that children frequent. These penalties may include additional jail or prison time, fines, community service, probation and parole. It is urgent that you contact a skilled Riverside marijuana possession lawyer immediately if you or someone you love has been accused of or is being investigated for marijuana possession in Riverside County, California. At the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings we have secured many not guilty verdicts, along with having many charges against our clients dismissed before ever setting foot in court. If a conviction is not able to be avoided under certain circumstances, we can ask the court for alternative sentencing such as drug diversion or drug court instead of a jail or prison sentence.

Drug diversion or drug court would allow for an individual charged with a drug crime such as simple marijuana possession to attend drug rehabilitation, obtain counseling and perform community service. This is an outstanding program and a great alternative to incarceration as it can rehabilitate an individual in an attempt to keep them from becoming a repeat offender in the future. It is very important to the outcome of your case that you speak with a Riverside drug crimes attorney at the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings today. We have provided clients facing misdemeanor and felony marijuana possession charges with superior results. In many instances we have had charges dropped or lowered and have obtained alternative sentencing for clients who were unable to avoid a conviction. As knowledgeable Riverside marijuana possession lawyers we have also helped our clients to avoid a “strike” under California’s “Three Strikes” Law.

Lawyers for Drug Crimes Defense in Riverside County

At the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings we offer a free case consultation if you have been accused of marijuana possession in Riverside County. During the free case consultation we can explain your legal rights to you and how a Riverside drug crimes attorney at our firm can help obtain the outcome that you deserve for your marijuana possession case. Whether you are facing federal drug charges or facing state charges we can help you. As skilled Riverside drug crimes attorneys we represent any type of drug crimes offenses involving marijuana, including marijuana cultivation.

Charged with marijuana possession in Riverside County? Contact the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings today!