Drug Offenses
In California, any unlawful activity that involves the use of an illegal substance is considered a drug offense. Some of the most commonly used illegal substances include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, PCP, and Ecstasy. It is also considered illegal to use prescription or over-the-counter medications for unlawful purposes, such as OxyContin, Vioxx, Vicodin, and Viagra.
At McDonald & Campbell, we have extensive experience defending people throughout Orange County charged with the following types of drug offenses:
- Possession (of drugs or drug paraphernalia)
- Possession with intent to sell (drugs or drug paraphernalia)
- Cultivation
- Manufacturing
- Trafficking
- Distribution
- Transportation
- Prescription drug fraud
- Drug Conspiracy
For any drug case, the judge will consider three main factors: the type of illegal drug(s) involved in the crime, the quantity of illegal drugs involved in the crime, and the type of illegal activity the defendant participated in. These factors will determine whether the defendant will be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, as well as what type of penalties he/she will face. Other factors the judge will consider include the defendant’s prior criminal history, prior drug convictions, his/her intent to distribute the drug(s), or if he/she solicited to minors.
Drug crimes account for the majority of criminal activity that takes place in Orange County. For this reason, judges and prosecutors have no tolerance for drug offenders, and punish them to the fullest extent of the law. If you are convicted of a drug offense, you will face a variety of harsh penalties, such as probation, steep fines, jail/prison sentences, community service, drug rehabilitation, a mark on your permanent record, and mandatory registration as a drug offender. In addition to these legal penalties, many drug offenders suffer from a tarnished reputation, employment loss, social backlash, damaged personal relationships, and limited future opportunities.
Contact Orange County Drug Offense Attorneys
If you have been charged with a drug-related crime, it’s vital to hire a skilled attorney immediately. At McDonald & Campbell, we are experienced Orange County drug offense attorneys, dedicated to helping people throughout Orange County fight their drug charges. We combine our passion and knowledge for the law to protect our clients’ rights, and help them obtain the best outcome possible. We are not afraid to challenge and negotiate with aggressive prosecutors and powerful judges in order to get our clients’ charges reduced or dismissed. In addition, we provide every client with extensive resources, strict confidentiality, one-on-one attention, and compassionate legal care.
If you are in need of a dedicated Orange County drug offense attorney, contact McDonald & Campbell today for your free consultation at (949) 719-2497. |
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