Riverside Drug Crime Lawyer

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance

In Riverside, California a defendant may face criminal charges for willfully using or being under the influence of a controlled substance. This may include illegal street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or ecstasy as well as unlawfully obtained prescription drugs such as Vicodin or morphine. Drug charges of this kind are complex and subject to interpretation in some ways, particularly when considering at what point in time the defendant allegedly used the drug. It is therefore of the utmost importance to involve an attorney who is experienced in representing arrestees, suspects and defendants in the face of Riverside drug crime allegations.

At the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings, we understand the intricacies involved with cases involving allegations of a defendant who allegedly used or was under the influence of a controlled substance. When you have a Riverside drug crime lawyer from our firm to thoroughly investigate your case and determine how to build a compelling argument that supports your innocence or uncover information or evidence that proves weaknesses in the prosecuting attorney's case against you, you have the opportunity to avoid a conviction.

Penalties for "Under the Influence" Charges in Riverside

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 11550, a defendant may face misdemeanor charges and the following penalties for a conviction for being under the influence of a controlled substance:

• 90 days to 1 year in county jail
• Up to 5 years of informal probation
• Community service
• Mandatory drug counseling or rehabilitation

Specific sentencing will vary depending on the particular circumstances of the case, including whether the defendant has prior convictions of this kind on his or her record.

Interested in learning more about your legal rights and options? Contact a Riverside Drug Crime Attorney at our law firm for a confidential review of your case.