Drug Offenses
Should you hire a Drug Offense Lawyer?
Drug charges can have a huge range of situations and different degrees of severity, each with corresponding levels of punishment. You might find yourself wondering if your case is too small to justify legal representation or if your case is too complicated to fight.
Even a charge of simple possession as a first-time offense can carry a jail sentence or permanently damage your record if you’re not properly represented. Being charged with drug offenses can be hard for someone to handle alone. Luckily, you don't have to face these charges alone if you have a drug offense attorney in your corner. With over 10 years of experience, Criminal Defense Attorney Charles Shivers is prepared to fight for your rights through every daunting step of the way.
Work with Drug Offense Lawyer Charles H. Shivers.
The defense strategies we use differ greatly from case-to-case, depending on the nature of your alleged offense, any prior arrests/convictions, and even what court your case will be handled in. We’ve been doing this a long time, and with experience comes familiarity.
Overview of Drug Offense Charges in California.
California Health and Safety Code 11357 is a common drug charge in Monterey County. The unlawful possession of marijuana is punished based on the age of the defendant, the amount of the controlled drug substance involved, and the setting in which the alleged possession occurred.
California Health and Safety Code 11350(a) covers the possession of controlled substances, which includes illegal drugs and prescription drugs, unless you have a valid prescription.
Cannabis travel regulations fall under Vehicle Code 23222(b), which is California’s open container law. It states that all cannabis (flower, edibles, concentrates, etc.) in a vehicle must be in a sealed, unopened container. Open containers are defined to mean any receptacle containing cannabis or cannabis products that has been opened or has a seal broken, or loose cannabis flower not in a container, except when in the trunk of the vehicle.
Contact Experienced Salinas, Carmel, and Monterey Drug Offense Lawyer Charles H. Shivers today for a free consultation. (831) 751-1667.