Arrested for PCS Drug Possession?
Possession of illegal drugs and other controlled substances is in all cases a very serious matter. Moreover, penalties vary greatly by type and quantity of drug as well as by jurisdiction. Often times the penalty state courts, severe as it is, isn’t nearly as severe as the penalty in Federal courts. We have had a great deal of experience and success at dealing with these issues. Give us a call. We can help.
Criminal Drug Offense Statistics
- One Marijuana Arrest Occurs Every 42 Seconds In U.S.: FBI Report.(Huffington Post)
- Marijuana arrests accounted for more arrests than all other drugs combined, constituting 52% of all drug arrests. (Huffington Post)
- More than 1.6 million people were arrested for drug offenses in the U. S. according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report 2010.
- There is a drug arrest every 19 seconds, 24 hours a day, every day last year in the U. S. (fbi.gov)
- Drug arrests were the single largest category of arrests, accounting for more than 10% of all arrests in the country. (fbi.gov)
- The vast majority (88%) of marijuana arrests were for simple possession, with more than three-quarters of a million (750,591) busted in small-time arrests.
- The highest number of arrests in U. S. is for drug abuse violations (1,561,231), followed by larceny-theft (1,238,190) and driving under the influence. (1,117,852) (fbi.gov)
Whether you committed the crime or not you still have rights that should be protected by an experienced criminal defense attorney.
HAVE YOU BEEN CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE?
When people are charged with a crime they face the prospect of incarceration. Ultimately that can bring with it probation and parole, large fines, forced registration with law enforcement, and perhaps most damaging, a record that severely hinders even the most rehabilitated – sometimes for the rest of their lives. This damage can extend even to the accused’s family in many ways.
If you’ve been accused of a serious crime you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney who will fight vigorously on your behalf. It is important to retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer to protect your freedom, your permanent record, keep you from prolonged jail time and help you win a dismissal or acquittal of your charges.
While we don’t claim the ability to undo harms already done, we are here to help provide the finest and most ethical legal defense you’ll find anywhere.
Your Right to Counsel and the U. S. Constitution
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that no person could be convicted of a capital crime until so proven in front of grand jury. It is a tool to prevent the civil rights of the accused until charges against him are proved. The main motto behind the amendment is innocent until proven guilty.
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution establishes the right to counsel in federal criminal prosecution. Through a series of landmark decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, the right to counsel has been extended to all criminal prosecutions, state or federal, felony or misdemeanor, that carry a sentence of imprisonment.
Reasons to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you’re being investigated, questioned, arrested or charged with a serious crime you really should hire a defense attorney as soon as possible. A defense attorney can explain your legal rights in the situation you are facing and give you some reassurance that just because you are being charged with a crime doesn’t mean that you are guilty. A criminal defense attorney’s job is to protect your rights and ensure that you get to a fair trial.
By examining the evidence and circumstances surrounding the case against you, a defense attorney can apply current laws and previous legal precedent to your specific legal situation and create a solid legal strategy for your defense possible for an acquittal. Regardless of the plea, American citizens have the presumption of innocence and the right to a defense attorney.
An Experienced Defense Attorney Can Help You By;
- Accompany you to your arraignment.
- Accompany you to all your court appearances.
- Accompany you to your pre-trial hearing.
- Build a reasonable doubt about charges against you.
- Evidence collection, examination and investigation.
- Cross-examination of witnesses at your trial.
- Plea bargain for lesser charges in exchange for a lesser punishment.
- Discuss your legal options during the criminal process.
- Present alternate theories of the crime to ensure a fair trial.
- When in your best interest, will work to settle your case before trial.
Because of the serious consequences of felony convictions in California, you should speak to a criminal defense attorney as soon as you learn you are the subject of a criminal investigation or immediately after the time of an arrested.
Typical Arraignment Process
- The posting of bail.
- Defendant is given a written accusation of charges prepared by the prosecutor’s office.
- Defendant is allowed to apply for court-appointed counsel.
- Defendant responds to the written charges before judge.
- Judge sets a tentative schedule for courtroom proceedings; Pretrial conference, Preliminary hearing, Hearing on pretrial motions, and the trial itself.
- Judge decides bail issues (bail is set, raised, or lowered or defendant may be released on his own recognizance.
We connect you with experienced defense attorneys that will vigorously represent you throughout the criminal justice process
Crime Statistics in the United States
In the United States millions of people are accused of a crime each year and all of them are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. These crimes range from minor offenses such as a traffic ticket to more serious infractions such as murder. If you have been charged with a serious crime we can connect you with an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area.
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- 68 Million Americans Have Criminal Records – More Than the population of France.
- One Marijuana Arrest Occurs Every 42 Seconds In U.S.: FBI Report.(Huffington Post)
- Marijuana arrests accounted for more arrests than all other drugs combined, constituting 52% of all drug arrests. (Huffington Post)
- There is a drug arrest every 19 seconds, 24 hours a day, every day last year in the U. S. (fbi.gov)
- Every 107 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted. That’s 293,000 victims of sexual assault each year.
- “Fraud by wire, radio, or television” was the most frequent recorded lead charge. “Fraud by wire, radio, or television”. (trac.syr.edu white_collar_crime Nov 2015)
- A violent crime occurred every 26.3 seconds in the U. S. – 2014 FBI Crime Data
- There were an estimated 8,277,829 property crimes (burglaries, larceny-thefts, and motor vehicle thefts) reported by law enforcement.(fbi.gov)
- In 2014, there were 61,227 juvenile violent crimes in the U. S. 1. murder 609, 2. rape 1.944, 3. robbery 22,398, 4. assault 35,736. (statisticbrain.com youth-violent-crime-statics)
- Police made an estimated 11,205,833 arrests during 2014—498,666 for violent crimes, and 1,553,980 for property crimes. More than 73 percent of those arrested during 2014 were male. (fbi.gov)
- Justice Department brought 167.5 white collar crime prosecutions for every ten million people in the United States. (trac.syr.edu white_collar_crime Nov 2015)
How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You:
- Be available 24/7. The key to good defense work is diligence and speed. We take this job seriously.
- Spend crucial time on your case so that it is prepared as good as is possible at each stage in the process.
- Spend time with you (and your family) learning and understanding you and your case.
- Spend time in investigation so that we will know the case better than even the law enforcement agency involved.
- Be in contact with the DA or US Attorney in an attempt to ensure that the case, where possible, is terminated as quickly as possible.
- Hire and manage investigators, who are often able to impeach witnesses for the government who exaggerate or change their stories at trial.
We work with experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys. We provide state and federal Criminal Defense Attorney referrals to individuals facing major crimes.
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If you or a family member has been recently arrested you need to talk to a Criminal Defense lawyer as soon as possible. The foremost priority is usually getting a lawyer to help arrange release and provide some information about what’s ahead. Use our easy contact form and a defense lawyer will contact you within 24 hours.
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If you or a family member has been recently arrested you need to talk to a Criminal Defense Lawyer as soon as possible. The foremost priority is usually getting a lawyer to help arrange release and provide some information about what’s ahead. Use our easy contact form and a lawyer will contact you within 24 hours.
We work with experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys. We provide state and federal Criminal Defense Attorney referrals to individuals facing major crimes.
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