Possession of A Controlled Substance
According to both federal and California state law, it is illegal for an individual to knowingly or intentionally be in possession of a controlled substance. A controlled substance is considered any substance in which the manufacturing, possession, or use of is regulated by the government. In order to be prosecuted on drug possession charges, the prosecution must prove you knowingly had the drug in your possession. Some common types of controlled substances include:
- Marijuana
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- LSD
- Methamphetamine
- Methadone
- Ecstasy
- Prescription medication (without a prescription)
- Steroids
- Opium
- PCP
- Morphine
- Barbiturates
- Hashish
If you have been convicted of possession of a controlled substance, the court will determine the severity of your sentence by considering the type and the quantity of the controlled substance in possession. Certain drugs, such as marijuana, tend to carry less severe penalties, where as drug offenses involving cocaine result in an automatic felony. Other factors, such as any prior charges/convictions, or the involvement of minors, will enhance the severity of your punishment. Common penalties for possession of a controlled substance includes imprisonment, steep fines, probation, community service, drug treatment programs, driver’s license suspension, and registration as a drug offender.
Contact our Orange County Drug Possession Attorneys
If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance in Orange County, you need to contact a skilled criminal defense attorney immediately. At Coffey & Coffey, our experienced Orange County drug crime attorneys are experts in this area of the law, and aggressively negotiate with prosecutors who are looking to put you behind bars. Our attorneys have a high success rate of getting charges reduced or dropped, and obtaining drug diversion programs for our clients so they do not have to serve time in jail. Furthermore, our attorneys are dedicated to providing each client with personalized attention, viable options, and compassionate legal care.
Coffey & Coffey has obtained successful results for our clients 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 for possession of a controlled substance, contact our Orange County drug crime attorneys at Coffey & Coffey today for your free case evaluation at 1-800-706-7888
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