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ORANGE COUNTY DRUG CRIME ATTORNEY
Los Angeles CRIMINAL LAWYER
Headquartered in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, the Law Offices of Randell A. Monaco offers professional services and valuable solutions in the core areas of Criminal Law and Juvenile Law.
Our desire to provide clients with an exceptional level of service shapes everything about our practice. Our firm prides itself in the delivery of vigorous and creative advocacy. Where a case involves an issue that puts "everything on the line," many clients choose our firm over larger competitors because of our personal approach and considerable criminal trial experience.
We guarantee that our clients receive effective and affordable representation from accessible attorneys and staff. We offer free consultations and affordable rates. We listen to our clients and take the time to learn about and understand their needs. Our focus is on alternative sentencing and keeping our clients OUT OF JAIL. Call today.
Drug Crimes
The Law Offices of Randell A. Monaco have successfully handled many cases defending clients charged with drug offenses. The firm is knowledgeable of the Controlled Substance Act and how to successfully and aggressively defend their clients against drug crime charges in California.
The Controlled Substance Act classifies narcotics into 5 different categories or "schedules", the most serious being "Schedule 1". These offenses include narcotics such as heroine, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, LSD and PCP. A conviction of a Schedule 1 drug crime can carry up to 20 years in prison plus fines. If this is your third conviction, however, there is the possibility of life in prison.
Marijuana laws are not as severe as the above offenses and depend on the volume of the substance apprehended. With a large amount of marijuana, the penalties could amount to those of drug offenses with cocaine or heroine.
For a concise list of controlled substances and related penalties, please refer to http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/agency/penalties.htm.
A tough and successful criminal defense attorney can help if you have been charged with an offense under the Controlled Substance Act. Your attorney can help you get the penalties reduced or even have the case dismissed by having the evidence against you thrown out in court. The right lawyer can tell you whether the search and seizure of evidence was lawful or not. If the method by which law enforcement personnel carried out the search of your property was illegal, the evidence seized cannot be used in court.
With a first offense without violence, you could be eligible for alternative sentencing such as a diversion program. This causes dismissal of your case if you plead guilty and test negative for narcotics in random drug testing over a specified period or time. Your attorney may also be able to try your case in a special drug court where steps for rehabilitation are determined, and if you complete each of the phases successfully, your case will be dismissed.
In California, Proposition 36 offers an alternative to incarceration for non-violent first time drug offenders. Instead of prison time, you will be placed on probation and sentenced to a drug rehabilitation facility for a year and follow-up care for an additional period of 6 months.
Drug crimes are very serious offenses that carry harsh penalties. Protect yourself by hiring the right attorneys who will defend your rights.
A good California criminal defense lawyer may be your only defense against spending time in jail. Each drug crime charge must be challenged and argued in criminal court. The current charge must be vigorously defended to prevent a conviction.
If you have been charged with a drug related crime in Orange County, you need the assistance of an experienced and aggressive California criminal defense attorney. Call the Law Offices of Randell A. Monaco today for your free consultation.
If you need the assistance of an
experienced and aggressive California attorney, call the Law Offices of
Randell A. Monaco today for your free consultation.
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