Drug Trafficking in a National Park – 21 U.S.C. § 41
Drug Trafficking in a National Park - 21 U.S.C. § 41 If you engage in a drug transaction in a U.S. National Park, on federal property or across state or national borders, you can be prosecuted for the federal offense known as “drug trafficking.” How you are sentenced depends on the type and quantity of drugs you are suspected of trafficking. However, if you are arrested with very small quantities…
Read MoreDrug Smuggling in California May Be Prosecuted as a Federal Offense – 21 U.S.C. 952, 960, 963
Drug Smuggling in California May Be Prosecuted as a Federal Offense - 21 U.S.C. 952, 960, 963 If you have been arrested for possessing, distributing, importing, or exporting drugs into or out of the United States, our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich want you to know that the government will aggressively prosecute you. You could be facing decades in federal prison as well as enormous fines. Moreover, you face the…
Read MoreEcstasy in California not Considered Possession of Controlled Substance – 11350 (a) HS
Ecstasy in California not Considered Possession of Controlled Substance - 11350 (a) HS Recently, in People v. Davis, CSC Case No. 198434, the California Supreme Court ruled that possession of ecstasy (MDMA or methylenedioxy-methylamphetamine) without additional evidence is insufficient to sustain a conviction for possession of a controlled substance (11350 (a) HS). Possession of Ecstasy in California Supreme Court The case was centered on the 2009 arrest of 19-year old…
Read MorePunishment for Possession for Sale of Narcotics in Riverside – HS 11351
Punishment for Possession for Sale of Narcotics in Riverside – HS 11351 Under Health and Safety Code Section 11351, it is illegal for you to possess narcotics with the intent to sell it. A charge of possession for sale of narcotics in Riverside is taken very seriously. If the prosecution can prove that you possessed the substance with the intent to sell it, you will face a stiff jail sentence. In addition…
Read MoreArrested for Possession for Sale of Drugs in Ventura – HS 11351
Arrested for Possession for Sale of Drugs in Ventura – HS 11351 If you are charged with a violation of possession for sale of drugs in Ventura (HS 11351) you are facing a substantial jail sentence. You must take action immediately to retain the best criminal defense law firm in Ventura to help you avoid jail time. Prosecution for Possession for Sale of Drugs in Ventura In order for the…
Read MoreArrested for Drug Possession in Los Angeles, Can I Avoid Jail Time – HS 11350
Arrested for Drug Possession in Los Angeles, Can I Avoid Jail Time – HS 11350 If you are convicted of drug possession in Los Angeles, you could serve time in jail. Under California Health and Safety Code section 11350, drug possession is charged as a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in county jail. Drug Possession Defenses To help protect your freedom, there are a number of defenses that…
Read MorePunishment for Possession of Meth in Ventura – HS 11377(a)
Punishment for Possession of Meth in Ventura – HS 11377(a) Possession of methamphetamine is a violation of California Health and Safety Code section 11377(a). If you have been charged with possession of meth in Ventura, it is important that you hire a team of defense attorneys with experience in drug possession cases. Our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 40 years of experience defending possession of methamphetamine cases. We…
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid A Jail Sentence For Possession Of Controlled Substance? HS 11350
How Can I Avoid A Jail Sentence For Possession Of Controlled Substance? HS 11350 A routine traffic stop can lead to criminal charges if law enforcement finds a controlled substance in your vehicle. A controlled substance can be, for example: heroin, cocaine, or prescription drugs without a valid prescription. Possession of Controlled Substance in California In California, possession of controlled substance is codified under Health and Safety Code Section 11350, which…
Read MoreThe Evidence Suppressed by a Judge can be Used Against You at a Probation Violation Hearing
The Evidence Suppressed by a Judge can be Used Against You at a Probation Violation Hearing Does that seem fair? Imagine this scenario: The police violate your constitutional rights when you are arrested on a new drug charge. You hire the experienced Riverside criminal defense attorneys at Wallin and Klarich, and they file a motion to suppress the evidence against you pursuant to Penal Code Section 1538.5. Your lawyers argue…
Read MorePrescription Fraud and Drug Abuse [Business and Professions Code 4390]
Prescription Fraud and Drug Abuse [Business and Professions Code 4390] When one thinks of drug addiction, the perception may be of users meeting drug pushers in dark alleys and behind liquor stores, clandestinely exchanging money for an illegal substance. However, a growing abuse of prescription drugs has changed how users obtain their supplies. Often they rely on prescription fraud. Addiction to prescription drugs, as with their illegal counterparts, generally leads…
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