Santa Cruz Drug Offenses Defense Attorney

Defense Lawyer Serving the Counties of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and Monterey, California

Drug offenses can range from simple possession of marijuana to offering to sell, sale, transportation and possession for sale of controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin, crack, LSD, MDMA (ecstasy), methamphetamine, steroids, inhalants, and other narcotics. Drug offenses include the possession of drug paraphernalia as well as the unauthorized obtaining of large quantities of prescription drugs, such as Vicodin, Oxycontin, morphine, and others.

If you or someone you know in the Santa Cruz area has been charged with a drug offense, it is vital that you consult with the Santa Cruz drug offenses defense lawyer at The Christine McGuire Law Office.  Drug crimes are a serious matter in California. Such crimes are taken very seriously by law enforcement. Christine McGuire has more than 25 years of legal experience handling criminal cases as a prosecutor. As a former prosecutor she can provide the aggressive and thorough representation you will need if you are charged with a drug offense.  The Christine McGuire Law Office can assist clients in the county of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey counties.

California Drug Offenses

If you are convicted of a drug offense in California, you may face jail time, heavy fines, probation, and mandatory drug counseling. The severity of your penalties may be dictated by the nature of the crime committed, the type of drugs involved and the quantity of drugs involved. If you have a prior criminal record, your penalties may be more severe. If convicted, it will result in a criminal record which may have an adverse effect on your life and future. For all these reasons, it is important to retain the services of a competent criminal defense attorney. By contacting the Santa Cruz drug offenses defense attorney at The Christine McGuire Law Office, you can be confident that your case is in the hands of an experienced lawyer.

Contact the Santa Cruz Drug Offenses Defense Attorney at The Christine McGuire Law Office today!