Posts

Showing posts with the label Drug Possession Attorneys

How to Beat Drug Possession Charges in California?

Image
  It's stressful being charged with drug possession in California, but the possession of drugs charges doesn't automatically equal a guilty verdict. Based on the specifics of your charge, a California drug possession attorney may argue against the police's evidence, may argue whether the search was legal, whether you possessed the drugs knowingly or seek one of California's affirmative defenses. In those circumstances, a California jury instruction is available to allow for a valid defense regarding prescriptions or authorized possession of the drug. What Are Drug Possession Charges in California? There is a difference in California law between drug possession, and more aggravated drug offenses, like possession with intent to sell or transporting narcotics. The California Criminal Jury Instructions by the Judicial Council of California explicitly contain instructions for simple possession of various narcotics and controlled substances under Health & Safety Code 11...