If you’ve been slapped with a drug charge in Upland, California, whether it’s for a minor marijuana possession charge or a serious drug felony, contact criminal defense lawyer Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell for expert legal advice and representation.
Whether your case is a misdemeanor or felony, there are legal options available to you. Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell will respectfully explain every aspect of the judicial process to you, including legal terms, so you’ll know exactly what is going on every step of the way. Whether your drug charge is possession, DUI, or any other one, you can count on Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell to fight for your rights and best interests at all times.
Types of substances that are often involved in drug charge cases:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Crack
- Heroine
- GHB
- Ketamine
- Meth
- Ecstacy
- Medications like Vicodin and Codeine (if you don’t have a valid prescription)
Common drug charges:
- Possession of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia
- Selling drugs
- DUI if drugs are found in your system if you’re stopped by a police officer while driving
- Manufacturing drugs
Sometimes it might feel like your case is hopeless, and that you should just go with the first criminal defense lawyer you find. But there are many legal strategies available to combat drug charges in Upland CA—there’s no reason to give up hope. Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell has defended hundreds, maybe even thousands of drug charges cases, many of which resulted in a dismissal of the charges or reduced penalties. Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell will be glad to go through the specifics of your case and develop an air-tight defense strategy to achieve the ideal, most favorable outcome.
Bringing to light mistakes made during an arrest is one very effective way of getting evidence against you thrown out of court. If Upland, California search and seizure rules were violated during an investigation of your property, drugs and other evidence found on your person or in your property could be dismissed from the drug charges case.
Getting charges’ penalties reduced is one of Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell’s specialties for drug charge cases in Upland, CA. Completion of a Prop 36 or PC 1000 drug diversion program can often be substitutes for prison time in drug possession cases. California prisons are overcrowded, and many courts are trying to avoid putting everyone except the most violent offenders in jail, which works to criminal defense lawyers’ advantage. Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell can often negotiate settlements that prevent jail time from being necessary, and even reduce fines as well.
Accepting a plea bargain is a favorable option for many defendants, and Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell will go through all the pros and cons of taking one for a particular situation. A plea bargain is an agreement that is made between a prosecutor and defendant in which the defendant admits guilt to a less charge (or charges) and as a result, the judicial process proceeds much more quickly, saving the prosecutor, judge, and everyone else involved with the case lots of time and money. In many instances, it’s advantageous for the defendant to accept a lesser charge with lighter penalties than proceeding with the original charge and risking a conviction and the stiff penalties that would likely result.
For more specific information about legal strategies that would be effective in your case, call 909-920-0908 or email torrence@torrencelhowelllaw.com to set up a free, no-risk consultation with Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell, the best drug charges lawyer in Upland, CA.
