DRUG OFFENSES

In 2000 California voters passed Proposition 36. The purpose of Proposition 36 was to foreclose the imposition of incarceration for non-violent drug convictions involving personal use of illegal drugs. However, incarceration is still a possibility in personal drug use cases after three probation violations, cases involving possession of drugs for sale, cases involving drug sales, other crimes involving drug trafficking, and cases involving convictions for non-drug offenses that are charged simultaneously with a personal use drug crime.

Even prior to Proposition 36, Drug Diversion was and continues to be available to most first time personal use drug offenders in California. If available, Drug Diversion continues to be the preferred option for most offenders when faced with a personal use drug offense in California, because Diversion does not require an actual criminal conviction for participation in the Diversion program.

When faced with more serious charges, such as: Possession for drug sales, Drugs sales, Manufacturing drugs, and Cultivation of marijuana the California criminal justice system continues to treat offenders quite harshly, and one is precluded from taking advantage of the Drug Diversion and the Proposition 36 drug treatment programs.  In these cases one should contact our office immediately, as it can make the difference in the outcome of your case.

Attorney Bernard P. Bray has extensive experience handling drug cases and a long record of Successful Results.  Attorney Bernard P. Bray produces results in drug cases by: Attacking drug charges on fourth amendment and other technical grounds, Tenaciously negotiating favorable settlements where appropriate, and Successfully presenting defensible cases to juries.  Should you or a loved one be faced with drug charges and wish to minimize your consequences to the fullest extent possible contact Attorney Bernard P. Bray immediately. Call (408) 292-9700.