6 Potential Defense Options for Drug Charges in California

6 Potential Defense Options for Drug Charges in California

Every single criminal case is different and the specific defense strategy will be unique to each individual. However, there are broad categories of defense options that your attorney will likely consider. If you are facing drug charges in California, there are many potential defense options, including the six listed below. Contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 now for your free legal consultation.

  1. You Are Innocent

  2. If you are innocent of the crime then we will fight tirelessly to prove that this is the case. Remember that it is up to the prosecutor to show that you are guilty and we will show the holes in their story.

  3. The Drugs Were Not Yours

  4. In order to be guilty of drug possession, the prosecution must show that they were yours. We can show that this was not the case. Whether someone else left them, or someone had them in your home and you did not know that person or did not know they had drugs, we will work to ensure your side of the story is heard.

  5. Your 4th Amendment Rights Were Violated

  6. The 4th Amendment gives you the right to be free from search and seizure. If law enforcement has illegally searched your property then the evidence they obtained should not be admissible. If this is the case, then there may not be enough evidence to convict you. In fact, we may be able to have the charges dropped before the case moves forward.

  7. The Drugs Were Found While the Police Were Searching for Something Else

  8. Even if the police had a warrant to search your property, that does not mean that they can search any portion of your property. For example, if they have a warrant to search your garage because they believe you stole a car, they do not have the legal right to search your bedroom. If they did, then the evidence they found should be inadmissible.

  9. You Have an Alibi

  10. If someone else can confirm that you were with them during the alleged time of the crime, or you have evidence that you were not at the location where the crime occurred, then you could not be guilty of the crime.

  11. You Were Entrapped

  12. The police are allowed to lie to you but they are not allowed to compel you to commit a crime. Whether the officer was undercover or not, if they somehow convince you to commit a crime that you would otherwise note have committed, that is entrapment – and it is illegal.

There Are Options Even if You Are Guilty

You may wonder: What happens if you are actually guilty of the crime you are accused of? Should you simply plead guilty? No. At Chambers Law Firm, we can negotiate with the prosecutor to find you the best possible plea deal. Depending on your criminal history and the specifics of your crime, we may be able to prevent you from serving any time in jail.

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