Drug Crimes

Santa Cruz Drug Possession Defense Lawyer

At Mary E. Conn & Associates, we defend individuals accused of state and federal drug crimes. Ms. Conn is licensed in all state and federal courts in California and Texas, and she practices in federal courts throughout the U.S. by invitation. Our law firm can help you fight a drug crime charge wherever you are. Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney skilled in defending against drug charges. Call 831.471.7103 or 408.293.7103. You can also call us TOLL FREE at 877.816.5635.

Types of Drug Crime Charges

Our law firm handles all types of state and federal drug charges including possession, distribution, possession with intent to sell, cultivation, trafficking, manufacturing, and importation. You may be charged with one of these offenses for any of the following drugs listed here. Also, be aware that possession of a "legal" drug without a proper prescription is considered a crime as well.

• marijuana, including medical marijuana
• cocaine
• heroin
• ecstasy
• meth / crystal meth
• pcp
• ecstasy / mdma
• lsd
• crack
• ghb and other "designer drugs"

Penalties for Conviction and Drug Possession Defense

The penalties for a drug crime conviction are severe, especially for federal drug crimes such as trafficking. Some drug crime convictions can be included in a 3-strikes calculation. The police often seize assets of alleged drug dealers, with no requirement that the assets be returned if the accused is found "not guilty". In addition, a drug-related conviction of any kind can prevent you or your child from obtaining federal student loans.

Attorney Mary E. Conn provides a vigorous defense that preserves the rights of the clients and has successfully obtained the return of assets seized by police by raising timely constitutional arguments and other legal arguments. Another defense that can be used in certain situations is to prove that drugs found were for personal use and not for sale or distribution. Successfully arguing this point may reduce the penalties for a conviction.

What Can You Do?

If you or your child has been charged with a drug crime, consult an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. The long term results of adjudication on juvenile drug charges are life-altering. All of these consequences for a drug charge are reasons to consult an experienced drug crimes defense lawyer. Contact Mary E. Conn & Associates if you have been charged with any drug crime. We can help.

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