Drug distribution charges are often made when a large amount of a drug, whether
cocaine,
marijuana or another type, is found in the defendant's possession. It is a serious
crime and can be charged as a felony, depending on many factors. Distribution
charges can include a broad range of criminal drug activity, including
the sale, transfer, import, and transport of controlled substances, illegal
drugs, and prescription drugs in some cases. Criminal charges against
you will be pursued by the prosecutor if it is believed that you have
been involved in the distribution of drugs in any community.
In order to prove that an offense qualifies as distribution, drug offense
prosecutors have to prove that the conduct of the defendant was not simply
possession for personal use. Evidence will have to include the amount
of drugs associated with your case and the type of drug used as well as
any other indicators of intent to distribute, such as scales or packaging
for small amounts of the drug.
At Kern Law, APC, my goal as your San Diego drug offense lawyer will be
to provide evidence to the court in support of a reduction or dismissal
of such charges. I can use a variety of applicable defenses on your behalf,
including possession for personal use and entrapment.
Penalties for Drug Distribution Offenders
If you are arrested for drug distribution, it is important to take action
to avoid a conviction. Your charge may depend on the type of drug, any
prior criminal record, and other sentence enhancements. Penalties for
this offense are heavy, especially when aggravated conditions are involved.
Penalties can be enhanced if the allegations include the distribution
of drugs to or around minors.
California's laws aim to protect minors from participation in drug offenses,
which is the reason for the enhancement of penalties for people who engage
in drug activity in an area specified for children, such as a school zone.
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