Mojave California Drug Possession Defense Lawyer
Many people find themselves in the predicament of having been arrested and
charged with a drug offense in Eastern Kern County. We defend all drug charges in
all parts of the county including Mojave, Tehachapi and California City. Most
individuals were stopped by law enforcement while on their way to Las Vegas,
coming into California from another state or heading out of state on highway 58.
The arrest usually originate from a traffic stop for speeding or some other vehicle
code violation.
California Law prohibits nearly all types of drug possession. For some the charges
can involve simple possession, for others the case can quickly become more serious
when the officer believes that the suspect was carrying narcotics for the purpose of
sales or transporting the substance for something other than personal use.
Some of the more common charges are as follows:
- Possession for Personal Use
- Possession with the Intent to Sell
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Distribution of Controlled Substance
- Under the Influence of Illegal Substance
- Fraudulent Prescription
- Paraphernalia
- Conspiracy to Transport Drugs
State Law allows for the use and simple possession of marijuana for individuals with
medical problems. The person must first obtain a doctor's authorization.
Some of the drugs that are prohibited are
- Methamphetamine
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- Valium
- Codeine
- Vicodin
Defenses to drug charges vary depending on the circumstances of the arrest. The
events leading up to the search should be evaluated for the viability of a motion to
suppress due to a possible fourth amendment violation. For example, it is not
uncommon for individuals to be stopped on a roadway without sufficient probable
cause. The officer often will get a hunch based on the type of automobile or act
upon prejudice based on the race or ethnicity of the driver and the vehicle's
occupants. Under these circumstances a Mojave Drug Lawyer can file what is
known as a 1538.5 motion challenging the legality of the stop, detention, arrest and
search. Should the Court rule in favor of the client, the evidence obtained from the
illegal action would all be thrown out and could not be used as evidence against the
client in a Court of Law. If you have been arrested for any Drug felony or
misdemeanor in the Mojave or Ridgecrest area or have a failure to appear for
missing a court date, contact our office for a free consultation.