Fourth of July Excess: Criminal Consequences
Many crimes occur on the Fourth of July. Just like Superbowl Sunday, the Fourth entices with way too much beer at too many parties and way too much driving automobiles in between.
Ventura County Drug Offense Defense Attorneys
As California is a border state, particular attention is paid to the area with regard to the importation of illegal substances through the border. California also has very strict penalties for drug sales. These cases are often tried in federal court. Moreover, they are also tried in state court. Drug crimes that can cause serious damage to the individual if they are convicted include possession of any amount of a "Schedule 1" narcotic substance such as heroin, cocaine, LSD, ecstasy, meth or other drug on the list. If you are found to possess one of these drugs, especially for sale, it is likely that you will face a felony offense, depending upon the amount and type of drug found. No drug crime case should be handled without a skilled drug crime defense lawyer fighting on your behalf. If you have been arrested and charged with any drug offense crime, immediate action is necessary. Schwartz & Powell has successfully defended many drug cases.
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Any Other Law Firm in Ventura County. Schwartz & Powell serves Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Kern, San Diego Counties.
Although criminal penalties for simple possession have lessened over the past few years, penalties for drug trafficking and sales have not. Frequently, the issue in such cases is whether the prosecution's evidence was obtained illegally. If it was, the evidence can be suppressed and the case will therefore be dismissed. Schwartz & Powell has extensive experience in successfully handling such motions to suppress.
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PLEA BARGAINING: REPRESENTATION RIGHTS
Ventura County criminal defense lawyers with any substantial experience realize, when the proof is there, a defendant should know about and consider plea bargaining. Not every criminal charge should go to trial.
Keep Your Eyes On The Road, Your Hands Upon The Wheel
Jim Morrison of the Doors would be the last person in the world to teach Driver Safety Classes but for all his issues his lyric perfectly states what a driver’s duty is--pay attention.
Inattentive driving will have you talking to a Ventura County criminal defense lawyer faster than you can say “reckless driving …driving under the influence . .. vehicular manslaughter or murder.”
Crack Cocaine Federal Sentences to be Reexamined
Federal sentences for drug offenses involving crack cocaine may now be reexamined by federal courts.
Criminal Defense: But It’s Only Marijuana
Everybody knows that California’s Compassionate Use Act, a State not Federal law, allows usage of marijuana if a physician prescribes it for a bona fide medical purpose. Possession of less than an ounce is an infraction if for personal use.