Bakersfield Drug Crimes Lawyers

Offering Results-Driven & Personalized Solutions

The state of California, though it recently legalized the recreational use of marijuana, is still extremely harsh when it comes to convicting other drug crimes. Whether you have been arrested or charged for simple possession or large-scale trafficking, combating the sheer force of what’s to come is nearly impossible without the experience and expertise of a legal team to advocate on your behalf.

At Brehmer Law Corporation, our criminal defense attorneys will identify where law enforcement made an error as well as any misconduct on their part. Our priority is having your entire case dropped or minimized as much as possible, which is often a possibility through a motion to suppress evidence. It is essential to thoroughly scrutinize the evidence used against as you as well as the way in which it was obtained. If even the slightest misconduct is discovered, you are instantly at an advantage and can strike this from your history.

Is Possession of Drugs a Felony in California?

The possession of drugs in California is usually considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to nearly a year in county jail. Depending on the drug, the facts of your case you could be charged with a felony and are punishable from 16 months - 3 years in state prison.

What Is the Sentence for Possession of Crack?

The sentence for the possession of crack is classified as a misdemeanor. If the offender has prior convictions such as violent crimes, sex offenses, or registered sex offenders, it will now be considered a felony. The sentence for this felony is from 16 months - 3 years in jail.

Our Bakersfield drug crimes attorneys offer comprehensive legal counsel and representation for the following types of drug crimes, including but not limited to:

• Possession for sale of narcotics, which is a felony
• Possession of drug paraphernalia such as an opium pipe, needles, bongs, etc.
• Possession of a controlled substance, which includes cocaine, crack, heroin, ecstasy, prescription drugs, etc.
• Sale or transportation of a controlled substance
• Manufacturing drugs and narcotics, such as running a meth lab or producing controlled substances