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4 Common Defenses For California Drug Possession Charges

With thousands of people arrested in California for drug possession charges each year, these cases represent a large percentage of the stateu2019s criminal cases, and our inmate population is largely made up of those convicted on drug charges. Many arrests are solely the result of people being found with small amounts of illegal substances in their car or on their person.<br><br>While not always easy, with the help of a drug defense attorney in Los Angeles, itu2019s possible to fight drug charges for a possible not-guilty verdict or dismissal.

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4 Common Defenses For California Drug Possession Charges

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  1. 4 Common Defenses For California Drug Possession Charges

  2. “ With thousands of people arrested in California for drug possession charges each year, these cases represent a large percentage of the state’s criminal cases, and our inmate population is largely made up of those convicted on drug charges. Many arrests are solely the result of people being found with small amounts of illegal substances in their car or on their person. While not always easy, with the help of a drug defense attorney in Los Angeles, it’s possible to fight drug charges for a possible not-guilty verdict or dismissal.

  3. 1. The Drugs Aren’t Yours With thousands of people arrested in California for drug possession charges each year, these cases represent a large percentage of the state’s criminal cases, and our inmate population is largely made up of those convicted on drug charges. Many arrests are solely the result of people being found with small amounts of illegal substances in their car or on their person.

  4. 2. Illegal Search And Seizure Everyone is granted the right to due process by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which includes protection against unlawful search and seizure. While drugs in plain sight can be taken and used as evidence against you, those discovered by police after a search without the suspect’s permission or a warrant are usually inadmissible. If the police violate your Fourth Amendment rights, your charges will most likely be dropped.

  5. 3. Inaccurate Lab Analysis Everyone is granted the right to due process by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which includes protection against unlawful search and seizure. While drugs in plain sight can be taken and used as evidence against you, those discovered by police after a search without the suspect’s permission or a warrant are usually inadmissible. If the police violate your Fourth Amendment rights, your charges will most likely be dropped.

  6. 4. Entrapment While the police are allowed to conduct sting operations, entrapment is illegal. An operation is considered entrapment when informants or law enforcement officers trick you into committing a crime you wouldn’t have otherwise executed. For example, if an informant pressures you to transport drugs to another party, it can be classified as entrapment, as can any case where the cops provide the drugs in question. However, entrapment charges are rare.

  7. If Traditional Defenses Don’t Work Many jurisdictions will allow suspects charged with possession of small amounts of illegal substances to pay a fine, complete a rehabilitation program, and eventually have the charges dismissed. To qualify for this program, the suspect will be expected to remain employed or a student, and pass multiple drug tests. If they fail to comply, they can be convicted and assigned the maximum sentence for their original arrest charge.

  8. Los Angeles drug possession attorney represent people facing Federal Criminal charges. Do not take chances when it comes to choosing the right lawyer for your case. Contact the legal team at Okabe & Haushalter and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

  9. Contact Details Address: Two California Plaza 350 S Grand Ave, #2220 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone No: 310-430-7799 https://www.southbaylawyer.com

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