Possession of a Controlled Substance – Punishment
Orange County Drug Crimes Attorney
If you are convicted of possessing an illegal drug, the consequences will depend on what type of drug you are in possession of. Most drugs will be considered as a felony if convicted. There are a few drugs that are wobblers, which can be a misdemeanor or a felony. Marijuana does not fall in this category.
A felony conviction will result in up to three years in state prison and fines. The length of your sentence will depend on a number of factors such as the facts of the case and your past criminal history.
There are a number of alternatives to jail time or prison time. There are a number of Diversion programs such as PC 1000 and Prop 36, which have their own dedicated section on this site.
If you were arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance, it is important that you get legal representation from an experienced Orange County Drug Crimes Attorney. At the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan | OC Legal Defense, I will help you get your case dismissed. Call today at (714) 248-DOAN (3626) or visit www.OCLegalDefense.com for more information.