Defending You Against Factors That Can Increase Drug Crime Punishment
Drug charges already carry serious potential consequences of their own, they become considerably more serious if they involve aggravating factors which could lead to sentence enhancements. You want a criminal defense lawyer on your side who can help you minimize the impact of drug charge enhancements.
Our attorneys have years of experience protecting the rights of those facing drug and narcotics charges and the enhancements that can substantially increase punishments.
A Lawyer To Help You Understand Drug Charges And Enhancements
Enhancements can be added to any type of drug charge, including possession, trafficking, and manufacturing. In California, sentence enhancements can be added for the following reasons:
- The quantities of drugs or narcotics involved
- Firearms used or possessed in the commission of a drug crime
- Drug offenses involving children
- Proximity to schools
- Multiple offenses and/or prior convictions
Defending Against Enhancements
As with any drug charge, the first defense challenge is to the underlying offense itself. However, in order to minimize the penalty for a potential conviction, you must work to fight the enhancements as well.
Our attorneys analyze the provability of any enhancement and move to strike it where the law and facts of the case permit. Every case is different, so it is important to have both the expertise and experience of a strong criminal defense lawyer evaluating and fighting the drug enhancement charges.
Contact Us
It is always wise to begin the defense of a drug case immediately. Your call to Rien, Adams & Cox, LLP, will not be met with an answering machine or voicemail. A live operator will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call. From their offices centrally located in Livermore, they provide free initial consultations. Contact them today to find out more.