Riverside Drug Crime Attorney

Being involved with illegal drugs can involve severe consequences in the criminal courts. Whether you are simply in possession of the drug, are making or selling drugs, or are involved in drug trafficking, these types of charges are typically heavily prosecuted. Having a Riverside drug crime attorney defending your future and freedom is imperative. The sooner legal representation is brought onto your case, the more opportunity there is to improve its outcome.

Types of Drug Crimes & Penalties

There are a variety of drug charges, all of which can result in severe punishment and may well leave the defendant in jail. A skillful defense is vital in order to avoid the consequences of conviction. Our firm can fight for your rights when you are facing charges of:

Cultivation Cultivation charges relate to the growing of drugs, or plants used in the cultivation of substances such as LSD, marijuana, heroin and cocaine. Cultivation can be charged as a felony and carries severe penalties, depending on the type of drug, the amount involved and other factors. Click here to read more on cultivation...

Distribution Distribution is a charge very similar to trafficking, except that distribution occurs on a smaller scale, involving lesser amounts of narcotics. Penalties are affected by the offender's criminal record, whether minors were involved and certain other facts. A compelling defense is vital to avoid imprisonment. Click here to read more about distribution...

Manufacturing The manufacturing of narcotics, or certain drugs requiring a license but without the required permission, is illegal. Penalties can include large fines, imprisonment, community service, registration as a narcotics offender, house arrest and participation in mandatory rehabilitation programs. Penalties can be increased or decreased according to the specifics of the case. Learn more about manufacturing...

Marijuana Marijuana charges vary in severity, depending on the amount of marijuana involved, whether possession occurred for the purposes of sales, and how much of the drug was involved. Selling the drug to children, as well as the defendant's criminal record, can also have an effect on the penalties. Read more on charges relating to marijuana...

Ecstasy Ecstasy is a synthetic drug which has properties of methamphetamines and hallucinogens. It is a Schedule 1 narcotic and harsh penalties are involved with ecstasy-related charges. Possessing or selling ecstasy are alike illegal and may result in heavy fines, imprisonment, community service, mandatory rehabilitation programs and more. Read more on ecstasy...

Cocaine Penalties involved with cocaine related charges can be incredibly severe, depending on the amount of drug involved, whether the defendant was selling it and in what quantities. If it was being sold to minors, penalties can be increased. The defendant's criminal record can also have a bearing on the consequences ordered by the court. Learn more about cocaine...

Meth Meth, also known as crystal meth, ice or speed, is a narcotic which is heavily attacked by law enforcement. Illegally possession, manufacturing, distributing or trafficking meth, or in some cases even the chemicals involved in its production, can result in imprisonment and other severe consequences. Click here to learn more about meth...

Heroin Heroin is a Schedule I drug and may not be used, manufactured or processed, sold or possessed for the purposes of sale. Charges relating to heroin are classed as felonies and thus carry greater penalties that those imposed by the criminal courts. Click here to learn more about charges relating to heroin...

Possession A charge of possession may occur in relation to any illegal drug, such as marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, meth or heroin. Even being in possession of a small amount of the drug, without any intent to sell it, can carry severe consequences. Having drug paraphernalia in one's possession may in some cases be enough to result in a conviction. Learn more about possession...

Possession for Sale If a drug is found in a defendant's possession and law enforcement officials believe there is intent to sell the drug, the charge can be increased from possession to possession for sale. Factors which may prompt this to occur include the presence of a large amount of drugs or drug paraphernalia commonly associated with transactions. Read more on possession for sale...

Prescription Fraud Under the law, prescriptions may not be written by anyone other than licensed professionals such as physicians, dentists, pharmacists and similar medical personnel. Writing prescriptions or being in possession of blank prescriptions without having the required professional license can result in jail time. Click here to learn more about prescription fraud...

Trafficking California law prohibits the transporting, importing and selling or distribution of controlled substances. Even aiding, abetting or conspiring regarding the sale or purchase of narcotics can result in criminal charges. Drug trafficking can carry heavy penalties including the cancellation of certain civil rights and a conviction must be avoided at all costs. Learn more about trafficking...

Drug Lawyer in Riverside

At Hanson, Gorian & Bradford, we fight aggressively to protect you from the potential consequences attached to your charge. We will thoroughly investigate your case and pursue any factors which may lead to a dismissal or reduction of your charges. If your case does proceed, our strategic preparation and impressive courtroom skills will be used to execute a strategic defense on your behalf. Our firm provides a free consultation to help you may get started on your road to justice.

Contact a Riverside drug lawyer immediately if you have been accused of or charged with a drug crime.