Whether you are arrested for the possession of a small amount of marijuana or you are charged with a more serious drug-related crime, you may face significant criminal penalties that will impact the rest of your life. If you have been arrested for a drug crime in Northern California, a lot is at stake. Even a conviction for possessing a small amount of marijuana can have lasting consequences. Not only can a drug crimes conviction affect your future employment, it can also result in your drivers license being suspended. If you are convicted of a drug crime in the state of California, you may face anything from probation and a fine to life in prison. If this is your first offense and there is no violence, you may be eligible for alternative sentencing by the courts. Many times, people plead to simple drug offenses due to the minimal penalties associated with a minor drug charge. By entering a plea to a drug offense, you spend the rest of your life having to explain your criminal record.
Under both State and Federal law, it is illegal to possess, cultivate, sell, manufacture or distribute narcotics such as marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy (MDMA), PCP and cocaine. It is also illegal to possess or distribute prescription drugs. Don’t wait to see what’s going to happen before seeking advice from an experienced defense lawyer who exclusively practices criminal law. If you wait, it may be too late and your fate may already have been decided for you by government attorneys. It is important that you do not give up hope. With experience in this field and the resources to conduct a complete investigation into your case, a skilled California drug crime lawyer can step in and begin working aggressively to protect your rights and interests.
Bowman & Associates handles all types of drug crimes, charges and cases including, but not limited to the following:
- Drug possession cases
- Drug possession with intent to sell & drug manufacturing
- Drug trafficking cases
- Marijuana Crimes
- Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent to sell
- School zone drug violations
- Federal Drug Crimes
- Inducing or Abetting a Minor to Sell or Distribute Controlled Substances
- Knowingly Being Present Where Heroin is Kept
Sometimes, when people are charged with a drug crime, the criminal act is only a symptom of a bigger problem. Often there are chemical dependency issues that need to be addressed as well, but the people involved in the criminal activity lack the proper resources to find a solution to their problems. A criminal record stemming from any drug offense can haunt a person for possibly the rest of his or her life. It can also seriously reduce the prospect of obtaining citizenship in the United States, and can also serve as the basis for deportation.
We know how to evaluate the complex factors that arise in these cases. If you are the target of an investigation or have been charged with a drug offense, we can provide you with the legal counsel you will need to properly protect yourself from the serious consequences that could result. We will conduct a thorough investigation of your charges in order to build a case that is designed to secure a favorable result to your case.
At the law offices of Bowman & Associates, located in Sacramento, California, our lawyers are skilled at developing a solid defense against drug charges. We are also dedicated to making sure our clients understand the charges they are facing and understand the criminal justice process. Contact our law firm to arrange a free consultation at (916) 923-2800. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the sooner your rights will be protected.
