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Rancho Cucamonga Drug Crime Attorneys
Aggressively Defending Your Rights in Rancho Cucamonga & the Inland Empire
Drug crimes are taken very seriously in California. If you have been arrested or charged with a drug offense, you could be facing severe criminal penalties, including imprisonment, fines, probation, and more. Your future and your freedom are at stake, which is why it is so important that you contact a qualified criminal defense lawyer in San Rancho Cucamonga as soon as possible. At Newman & Allen, we have over 40 years of combined legal experience and a long track record of success. We know what it takes to win in the local courts and are ready to fight for you.
For a confidential consultation, call us at (909) 328-6101 or contact us online. Se habla español.
Types of Drug Crimes in California
California has some of the harshest drug laws in the country. The specific penalties for drug crimes will vary depending on the type and amount of the drug in question, as well as the specific details of the case. In many instances, drug crimes can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the facts.
There are several different types of drug crimes in California, including:
- Drug possession
- Drug sales
- Drug trafficking
- Drug manufacturing/cultivation
- Prescription drug fraud
- Drug conspiracy
- Federal drug crimes
What Is Drug Possession?
Drug possession is a criminal offense that involves having an illegal substance on your person or in your control. It is important to note that you can still be charged with drug possession even if the drugs were not found on your person. If you had control over the substance, such as if it was found in your car or in your home, you could still be charged with possession.
Drug possession charges can be either “simple” or “possession with intent to sell.” These are two different types of drug charges that carry different penalties:
- Simple possession: This is the most common type of drug possession charge and involves having illegal drugs in your possession for personal use. The specific penalties will depend on the type and amount of the drug in question. In many cases, simple possession is a misdemeanor. However, if you have a prior drug conviction, the charges could be elevated to a felony.
- Possession with intent to sell: This is a more serious drug crime that involves having drugs in your possession with the intent to sell, distribute, or deliver them. Under California law, you can be charged with possession with intent to sell even if you did not actually sell any drugs. The specific penalties for this crime will depend on the type and amount of the drug in question, as well as other factors. Possession with intent to sell is a felony.
What Are Drug Sales?
Drug sales is a criminal offense that involves selling, distributing, or delivering illegal drugs. It is important to note that you can still be charged with drug sales even if you did not actually sell the drugs. If you were involved in the process of selling, distributing, or delivering drugs, you could still be charged with this crime.
Similar to drug possession, drug sales can be either “simple” or “sales with enhancements.” These are two different types of drug charges that carry different penalties:
- Simple drug sales: This is the most common type of drug sales charge and involves selling small quantities of illegal drugs. The specific penalties will depend on the type and amount of the drug in question. Simple drug sales is a felony.
- Drug sales with enhancements: This is a more serious drug sales charge that involves selling large quantities of illegal drugs. The specific penalties for this crime will depend on the type and amount of the drug in question, as well as other factors. Drug sales with enhancements is a felony and carries enhanced penalties.
It is important to note that drug sales charges can be elevated to federal charges if the drugs were sold across state lines or if the sale took place on federal property. Federal drug sales charges carry much harsher penalties than state charges.
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