Helping California Clients Fight Serious Criminal Penalties
If you have been accused of drug possession, you could be facing serious criminal penalties — including jail time and fines — as well as a permanent criminal record that could affect your job and your family. You need an experienced, dedicated defense attorney on your side.
San Mateo drug possession lawyer Charles B. Smith — a former prosecutor and former police officer — has more than 25 years of criminal law experience in California. If you retain our firm to represent you, he will protect your rights through personalized representation and integrity.
Identifying All Possible Opportunities to Avoid a Conviction
Drug possession is one of the most common charges brought in the California criminal justice system. Our firm has a great deal of experience defending clients who have been accused of illegal possession of all types of controlled substances, including the following:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy
- Methamphetamine
- Prescription drugs
In many cases, the best way to avoid a jail sentence and criminal record for drug possession is participation in a diversion program under Proposition 36. This alternative sentencing option allows certain defendants to have their charges dropped and their entire court records sealed upon completion of drug treatment.
In other cases, it is possible to attack drug charges head-on by getting evidence thrown out on the basis of illegal searches and seizures. Whatever the facts of your case, we will aggressively protect your rights based on an individualized approach to your specific situation.
Call a San Francisco Drug Charge Attorney at 650-425-7703
If you have been charged with drug possession in California, it is important to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. To schedule a free consultation, call us at 650-425-7703 or e-mail us. We accept credit cards, are available outside of regular business hours, and regularly visit our clients who are in jail.
