Orange County Laws Regarding Possession Of A Controlled Substance
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell is a felony. If convicted, punishments range from probation, 1 year in County Jail or 2, 3 or 4 years in a California State Prison. Possession for sale of marijuana is a felony and is punishable by up to 4 years in State Prison.
To prove intent to sale, the prosecution does not need to prove that you sold anything, only that you intended to. This proof can be made based on the amount of drugs found, other items found such as baggies or scales, conversations with undercover officers or informants and high volume of traffic to and from you residence.
Fortunately, there are defenses to all of these crimes. Some include: 1) Illegal search and/or seizure; 2) No intent to sell; 3) Lack of possession; and 4) Lack of knowledge. These are serious felony charges and therefore an experienced Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney is imperative to helping achieve the best possible outcome.
Every county and every courthouse has it's own way of doing things. It is important to have an attorney who is familiar with how things work in the Orange County Courts and/or courtroom. It is likewise as important that the attorney have a good relationship with the Judges, prosecutors, probation officers and the court staff.
If you would like to know more about possession with intent to sell and/ or possession of a firearm, contact Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney William Weinberg at his Irvine, California office at 949-474-8008 or at www.williamweinberg.com.
