Penal Code 1000
In the state of California, when a person is charged with a drug crime, the court may rule that the person is eligible for Penal Code 1000 after examining the person’s prior criminal history and personal background. If the person has no prior drug crime offenses on his/her criminal record, or if the person is being charged with a drug or alcohol related crime for the first time, the court may rule that the person undergo treatment and/or rehabilitation instead of spending time in jail or prison.
If a person has been charged with a drug or alcohol related criminal offense in Orange County, pc1000 can help him/her avoid jail time or imprisonment. In California, it is believed that a person will get more value from treatment programs than incarceration. It is also believed that after thorough rehabilitation, a person will be less likely to commit another drug crime in the future.
In order for a person to be eligible for a “deferred entry of judgment” or a “judgment of dismissal”, he/she must complete a 12 week drug/alcohol treatment program, maintain good behavior for approximately 18 months, and pay a monetary fine to the court. If the person completes all of these terms, his/her Orange County drug crime charges can be dismissed.
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Hiring a Drug Crimes Attorney
Have you been charged with a drug crime in Orange County? If so, you need to be aware of your constitutional rights and your legal options. It is important that you seek counsel from an experienced Orange County drug crimes attorney immediately. A drug crimes lawyer can advise you throughout the criminal process and represent you in court. By hiring the right Orange County drug crimes attorney, you can be assured that you will receive the guidance and assertive defense you need to fight your drug crime charges.
At the law offices of Coffey & Coffey, we represent individuals in cities throughout Orange County including Anaheim, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Orange, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Yorba Linda, Brea, San Clemente, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Buena Park, Placentia, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Westminster, Stanton, Fountain Valley, La Habra, Los Alamitos, and many more.
If you have been charged with a drug crime in Orange County or a surrounding area, call Coffey & Coffey today at 1-800-706-7888 for your free case evaluation. At Coffey & Coffey, we can review your case with you and tell you if you may be eligible for pc1000. In some cases, we may be able to negotiate with state district attorneys and judges to have your drug crime charges dismissed if you adhere to the terms of Penal Code 1000.
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