Drug Crimes Attorney in
Santa Barbara County, California
Former Prosecutors with Over 40 Years of Criminal Defense Experience
If you have been accused of any type of criminal offense involving a controlled substance, whether an illegal street drug or prescription medication, your entire future may be at stake. Penalties for drug crimes can range from a few days in county jail to decades in state prison. The severity of penalties will vary depending on the type of drug crime, such as simple possession versus trafficking, as well as the type and amount of drug allegedly involved.
At Andrade Law Offices, we are dedicated to helping defendants and arrestees across Santa Barbara County and throughout California who need legal counsel in the face of drug crime allegations or charges. Our attorney is a former prosecutor who understands the inner workings of both sides of criminal proceedings. We have successfully defended thousands of criminal cases and are prepared to see how we can put our experience to work for you.
Contact a Santa Barbara defense lawyer for a free review of your case.
Types of Drug Crimes & how To Challenge These
Our Santa Barbara criminal defense attorney represents clients in the face of misdemeanor and felony drug charges, including:
Drug paraphernalia crimes
Drug possession
Drug sale or distribution
Drug transportation
Drug cultivation
Drug manufacturing
Drug trafficking
Prescription drug crimes
Drug sales to minors
Challenging drug crime charges is difficult, but not impossible. We will look for weaknesses in the prosecution's case, such as mishandled evidence or constitutional rights violations, to benefit our clients. At times, even the smallest mistake or violation could turn a case entirely around in a defendant's favor. The key is to prepare and to consider the case from every possible angle. Because every case is different, our attorney, investigators, and support staff take the time to fully understand and address our clients' needs. We can then provide more effective defense counsel.
To learn more about your rights in the face of drug charges in the Santa Barbara area, call Andrade Law Offices.