The Manuelian Law Firm–Serving Orange County, Riverside County, and Beyond
Being charged with drug possession or the illegal distribution of narcotics is a horrifying experience. This is especially true for those who have never had any criminal records. Suddenly, they find themselves thrust into a world they were completely unaware of. They are subjected to indignities they never dreamt of. The stress and the trauma of being arrested and booked into a jail can be intimidating.
Seek professional help
Any person who is charged with drug possession or the illegal distribution of narcotics is susceptible to life altering legal consequences such as imprisonment, monetary fines, or probation. It must be understood that drug offenses in Los Angeles are prosecuted heavily, and without leniency by the police and district attorney's office. Fortunately, there is a chance that your life can go back to normal. Time is a key player. Timely intervention, negotiation, and preparation by an experienced criminal defense attorney will change the face of a trial.
If you or someone you care about has been accused of a drug crime, a criminal defense lawyer from The Manuelian Law Firm can help. R.J. Manuelian as your criminal defense lawyer has won dismissal of many drug offenses, and has sought a variety of alternatives to serving jail time, paying fines, community service and the other usual repercussions.
When faced with a complicated situation, it is often best to look to the work of great minds for guidance. At The Manuelian Law Firm, R.J. Manuelian goes by the concept that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty. A drug offense lawyer– serving Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside County – will protect you against the ramifications that accompany a criminal conviction. Schedule a consultation – and experience the difference between going to jail and resuming your normal life.
- Drug Possession
- Drug Sales
Drug Possession
If you have been arrested for or charged with drug possession narcotics or any illegal drug, you risk losing your hard-earned money, freedom, and reputation. As per the California Health and Safety Code Section 11350, one who possess a controlled substance which is a narcotic drug (except in cases of a written prescription by a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or veterinarian licensed to practice in this state), shall be liable to be punished in the state prison. Drug possession charges can result in some very stiff penalties, including jail time, largely depending on the type and quantity of drugs found to be in your possession.
If you or someone you care about has been charged with a drug offense, a lawyer serving Orange and Riverside County – can help. Contact The Manuelian Law Firm today to learn more about your legal rights, the criminal court case process, or to schedule a consultation.
Drug Sales
“Drug Sales” cases are often treated even more harshly than “Drug Possession” cases in California. Selling drugs or intending to sell drugs is a serious crime in the state of California. If you or someone you care about is facing the possibility of spending years in a state prison, consulting a criminal defense lawyer who will aggressively defend your case is one of the best decisions you can make.
How your case is presented to the court is life-alerting; the jury can be influenced by a well-researched and documented defense case. R.J. Manuelian has always sought the best possible resolution for his clients, based upon the evidence and circumstances surrounding the drug crime offense.
The California Health and Safety Code states that any individual who purchases, transports, imports, furnishes, administers, or distributes a controlled substance which is an unlawful narcotic is guilty of committing a felony crime and can be punished by imprisonment ranging from two to nine years (Section 11351 and 11352).
At The Manuelian Law Firm, a drug offense lawyer – serving greater Los Angeles, including Orange and Riverside County – can help if you or a loved one has been charged with a crime.
Contact a Drug Offense Lawyer
R.J. Manuelian as your drug offense lawyer can help Orange and Riverside County residents if they have been accused with a drug crime. R.J. Manuelian as your professional drug offense lawyer has the knowledge and passion needed to achieve a successful case resolution.
