San Jose Drug Possession Charge
If you are arrested for drug possession in San Jose, the Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman criminal defense law firm will defend your possession charge. Our lawyers handle many drug-related cases in San Jose, California.
It is illegal to possess narcotics such as marijuana, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, LSD, heroin, as well as drugs that are used to manufacture drugs, and accessories involved in drug use.
If you are arrested for a drug violation, charge, or offense - you may be prosecuted in federal or state court, and the type of sentence you receive will be determined by the type of drug and the amount that was in your possession.
Drug Violation in San Jose
You can be arrested for drug possession if they were found on you, in your home, or in your car. Since California takes a drug violation or charge very seriously, the classification of drug, and the amount will determine if you will receive rehabilitation through Proposition 36 or the diversion program under Penal Code 1000. If you are found with a large quantity of drugs in your possession, the assumption will be that you were intending to sell the drugs.
San Jose Drug Charge
California's Health and Safety Code Section 11350 addresses punishments for a drug offense. You can be sentenced to a monetary fine, community service, probation, and jail time depending on the drug type and if it's your first offense. The charges escalate if you are found to be intending to sell drugs, or if it is not your first offense.
Experienced drug charge attorneys such as Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman will try to have your sentence as minimal as possible, with a drug treatment program instead of jail time.
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Remember that possession of drug paraphernalia and ingredients to make drugs is also illegal. It is also illegal to sell and abuse prescription drugs. Please visit our San Jose drug crime & San Jose drug distribution pages for more information.
If you have a question about what types of drugs are considered illegal, what constitutes drug paraphernalia, or any other topic related to drug possession, don't hesitate to contact Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman at 877-7NO-JAIL , or fill out our online contact form with any questions about your situation.
