California Drug Offense Defenses – Reviewed by a San Diego Drug Lawyer

Most people who are arrested for a drug offense in California are unaware that there may be a variety of possible defenses used to drop or lessen their charges. The impact of a drug charge can be heavy in both personal/professional consequence and punishment. If you are facing drug charges and would like an experienced San Diego Drug Lawyer to review your case and your options with you, Attorney Ashby C. Sorensen is here to help. With years of experience assisting clients in dropping or lowering their charges, he understands the system and knows what it takes to be successful. He is incredibly knowledgeable of California’s Drug Laws and consequently the defenses that are applicable in receiving the best possible outcome.

Possession of a Controlled Substance

If you were in possession of cocaine, heroin, crack, ketamine, GHB, ecstasy or some prescription drugs, Health & Safety Code 11350 states that this violation is a misdemeanor. This type of misdemeanor drug charge may be punishable to up to three (1) year in the county jail. However, most people are unaware that they may be eligible for a Proposition 36 or Penal Code 1000 drug diversion. Proposition 36 modifies California’s drug laws as applicable to some repeat offenders, and PC 1000 allows eligible drug offenders to be "diverted" into an outpatient drug counseling program rather than become part of the criminal court system. An experienced and knowledgeable drug lawyer will be able to assess your circumstances and inform you of your options and qualifications in this regard.

Possession for Sale of Narcotics

Although Health & Safety Code 11351 makes it a felony to possess illegal drugs for the purpose of selling them, some offenders may have options regarding their defense. Proposition 36 and PC 1000 do not apply in terms of possession for sale, however many police officers assume certain quantities are intended for sale when in actuality they are in possession for personal use. Cops can sometimes use faulty information when accusing people of HS 11351 and an attorney who knows the law can aggressively fight in your defense. Attorney Sorensen has also punched holes in many prosecutors cases and had evidence suppressed by showing a warrant was unjustified or improperly obtained.

Call San Diego Drug Lawyer Ashby C. Sorensen Today

If you are facing charges for the possession or possession for sale of drugs, you need an attorney by your side that will fight for your defense. You have legal rights and the justice system is not always easy to believe your side. San Diego Drug Lawyer Ashby Sorensen is experienced in drug law, and has fought for many individual’s rights and rigorously works for the best possible outcome of his clients. Call (858) 999-6921 today for a free consultation and learn what your options are, and how you can drop or lessen your drug charges.