Drug Crime Attorneys in San Jose
Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman understand San Jose drug crime laws. Using, possessing, selling, making, and distributing drugs are illegal. Abusing drugs can lead to erratic or violent behavior, motor vehicle accidents, sexual assault, murder, and homicide.
The San Jose Law Offices of Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman offers legal counsel for drug crimes in San Jose.
The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reports reported that in 2007 drug abuse was the number one violation with 1.8 million people arrested. California is a state that believes in rehabilitation for first and second time drug offenders instead of jail time.
San Jose Drug Crime Defense
If you are stopped by the police, searched, and an investigation ensues, call us right away.
We will ask you:
- What occurred for the police to suspect you were involved in a drug crime?
- Were you searched legally?
- What evidence did they confiscate?
- Were you read your rights?
If you are arrested, the amount of drug and type, and your previous drug related offenses, if any, will determine if your case will be tried on a federal or state level. The manufacturing of and selling drugs produce more severe sentences than possession of drugs.
If you are convicted, California has three types of action it may take; either diversion under Penal Code 1000, Proposition 36, or handling your case in Drug Court.
Drug Crime Lawyers in San Jose
Diversion Program
Depending on your prior drug history, you may be eligible for rehabilitation instead of prison time. Certain rules must apply: you have no prior drug convictions, the drug crime was nonviolent, your previous probation or parole (if any) hadn’t been revoked or not completed, and there were no felony convictions within the last five years.
Proposition 36
The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 is also known as Proposition 36. This allows first and second time nonviolent offenders the opportunity to receive treatment for substance abuse instead of jail time.
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Please view our San Jose drug trafficking and drug possession in San Jose
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As you can see, the outcome of your drug crimes depend on the knowledge your attorney has of California’s drug laws. Contact Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman at 877-7NO-JAIL, or fill out our contact form with any questions.
