Possession of Drugs and/or Drug Paraphernalia

At Owens & Perkins, we know that being charged with a crime like this can be a stressful experience. Although Proposition 200 may protect you from a lengthy prison term in some situations, it will not in every situation. Owens & Perkins has experienced, effective Attorneys to represent you in these types of cases.

First, every aspect of your case needs to be investigated. From interviewing eyewitnesses and other potential witnesses to reviewing all of the physical evidence, our Attorneys will strive to evaluate the strength of the case against you and develop any and all potential defenses. These cases often involve complex issues of search and seizure where the police unconstitutionally obtain evidence that they should be prohibited from using against you. In these situations we will aggressively fight to show that the seizure or search violated your 4th Amendment right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure and attempt to have the case thrown out due to this violation.

Next, we will discuss the outcome of the investigation with you, and together decide on the best course of strategy. Sometimes, when the State has a strong case, that strategy will be to negotiate for the best possible deal with the Prosecutor. This will include gathering and presenting mitigating evidence to the Prosecutor and, when possible, seeking to achieve a deal that avoids or reduces incarceration or even avoids a felony conviction. This evidence includes not only evidence showing any weaknesses in their case, but also evidence of your good character that shows why you should not be treated like a common criminal. In some situations, a diversion program may be available that will ultimately result in the dismissal of the charges upon the completion of a program that involves drug testing and counseling.

If, on the other hand, you are innocent or there are solid defenses to the charges, we may elect to proceed to trial. If that is the path chosen, our experienced trial Attorneys will fight for you. This includes filing any Pre-Trial Motions to limit the evidence that may be admissible against you, as well as preparing the case for trial to present to a jury or judge in a light most favorable to you.

If you are interested in contacting Owens & Perkins to learn more about how we will defend you against your criminal charge, click here or call us at 480.994.8824.