Though California has taken steps to decriminalize some recreational use and low-level possession, there are still plenty of police and prosecutors who believe it is very important to be “tough on crime” and tough on drugs in particular. As a result, they may aggressively prosecute a person for drug crimes. This is why you need a drug crime attorney in Riverside CA who can help find the best possible defense.
If you have been charged with a drug crime, or believe that you soon will be, then it is time to contact an attorney. Contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for your free legal consultation. You can also read on to learn about some of the defense options that may work for your case.
We will look closely at the evidence
Of course, you need an attorney who will look closely at the evidence but this is more important than simply finding someone who will look at what the prosecutor has against you. At Chambers Law Firm, we are going to look for evidence that was illegally obtained. If we can prove that it was, then this evidence cannot be used in a court of law. It may have been coerced, it may have been found during an illegal search and seizure, or it may have been discovered via entrapment.
If your drug crime attorney in Riverside CA can show that this evidence was not obtained illegally, then it could undermine the case against you to the point that the charges are dropped. Even if the charges stand, they may be greatly reduced or the penalty may be reduced if we can show that some of the evidence was not legally obtained.
We may argue that you are not guilty of the crime
There are a number of situations in which you may not be guilty of a crime even though there appears to be evidence. For example, if you are arrested for possession then the prosecutor must be able to prove that the drugs were yours. If you had a guest who unknowingly left drugs at your home, then you are not legally responsible for them.
We may argue for drug diversion
Of course, some people who are arrested are guilty of the crime for which they’ve been arrested. That said, your drug crime attorney in Riverside CA still has options. For example, we may work to get you into a drug diversion program. Ideally, this would result in the eventual dropping of all charges against you. It can also help those who have drug problems to find the solutions they need.
Even if it is not your first arrest for a drug crime and you do not qualify for a diversion program, we can always negotiate to find the best possible outcome for you. This is not something to face on your own. Instead, contact a drug crime attorney in Riverside CA now for a free legal consultation by calling 714-760-4088.
