Drug Crime Defense Lawyer in Fresno, CA

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If you have been charged with a drug crime, you have no time to waste and must act quickly to retain our aggressive defense. Our drug crime defense attorneys in Fresno obtain a combined 40+ years of experience helping normal people avoid unimaginable consequences.

One of our lawyers at Wapner Jones, PC has served as a former prosecutor, meaning we have valuable insight into how the other side of the courtroom plans and operates drug crime cases. As such, we know how the prosecution works against you and can prepare defense strategies in anticipation of their attacks.

Time is of the essence, therefore we urge you to contact us at (559) 257-4707 immediately after learning about your drug crimes charge.

Types of Drug Crimes

Our drug crime defense lawyers are well-versed in defending the following charges:

• Drug possession
• Drug possession with intent to distribute
• Drug manufacturing/delivery
• Drug trafficking
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Prescription drug fraud

What are Some of the Consequences if Convicted of a Drug Crime?

Drug crimes are among the most serious offenses you can be accused of and are penalized as such. Society stereotypes drug offenders harshly, making a conviction for these types of crimes humiliating. For example, an employer may not hire you because of your criminal record, you may get kicked out of school and/or lose scholarships, and your reputation could suffer irreversible damage. These are some of the various punishments you are up against when accused of any drug crime.

What are California’s Drug Schedules?

Drug crimes come in various forms and can involve a range of controlled substances that are classified in drug schedules according to their accepted medical use and abuse or dependency potential. The US Drug Enforcement Administration classifies drugs, substances and chemicals into five different schedules:

• Schedule I: Drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Examples include heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone and peyote.
• Schedule II: Drugs that are considered dangerous and have a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. Examples include Vicodin, cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall and Ritalin.
• Schedule III: Drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Examples include Tylenol with codeine, ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.
• Schedule IV: Drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence. Examples include Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, Ambien and Tramadol.
• Schedule V: Drugs with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of limited quantities of certain narcotics. They are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. Examples include Robitussin AC, Lomotil, Motofen, Lyrica and Parepectolin.