San Bernardino Drug Crimes Defense Defense Attorneys

Since the beginning of the "war on drugs," even nonviolent possession has been stigmatized and severely punished in the United States. In San Bernardino County, even simple possession of certain items can land you in jail and result in automatic suspension of your driver’s license. Large-scale drug crimes are usually federal felonies punishable with decades in prison, seizure of your property and more. Employers may also legally choose to fire or decline to hire you after a drug conviction, especially if you have a felony on your record. That’s why it’s essential to hire an experienced San Bernardino narcotics defense lawyer as soon as you know you could face these charges.

Wallin & Klarich can help. We have more than 30 years of experience defending clients from the Inland Empire and throughout Southern California from serious drug charges and other criminal charges. We defend all state and federal narcotics crimes, including:

• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Possession of ingredients for a drug
• Unlawful possession of prescription drugs
• Drug possession, with or without intent to sell
• Drug distribution and sales
• Making or growing drugs
• Drug trafficking

The penalties you face depend heavily on what crimes you’re accused of and what drug or drugs law enforcement believes are involved. You’re most likely to be charged with a misdemeanor for possession crimes, cultivation/manufacture for personal use or small-scale sales. However, if you’re accused of large-scale drug crimes or any crimes that involve crossing borders, you probably face a felony charge that carries decades in prison. Worse, because of California’s three strikes law, a felony charge can land you in state prison for years even if it was a relatively minor crime. With that much at stake, Wallin & Klarich always recommends that you call us for help before you say a single word to the police.

Aggressive Defense From Wallin & Klarich

A "drug bust" is a major, career-making case for certain types of law enforcement. For that reason, officers sometimes ignore the rules when they’re building their cases. When that’s the case, smart San Bernardino defense lawyers like those at Wallin & Klarich can use law enforcement’s own mistakes to get your case dismissed or your charges lowered dramatically. That’s why we always comb through the facts behind your case, looking for illegal searches, sloppy assumptions and other flaws we can use to defend you. Even when there’s no rights violation, there’s frequently an unproven assertion by law enforcement such as "intent to sell," which we will exploit to get you the best possible defense.

For many Wallin & Klarich clients, the best option is often San Bernardino County Drug Court. Drug Court is an alternative sentencing option that allows certain offenders to avoid jail or prison. Instead, they must get drug treatment, complete drug education classes, appear in court on a regular basis and stay drug-free in random tests. Non-violent first and second offenders accused of crimes like possession, sales and small-scale cultivation are often eligible, and Wallin & Klarich has a good record of placing qualified clients in Drug Court. If you’re not eligible, we will aggressively defend you in negotiations with prosecutors, and if necessary, in a court of law. Remember, prosecutors must be able to show that you’re guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; we will force them to live up to that standard.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach each case with the belief that we could easily be defending one of our own family members. After more than 30 years of practicing California criminal defense law, we understand how upsetting and stressful criminal charges can be to our clients and their families. That’s why we’re committed to being there for our clients at all times: 24 hours a day, seven days a week and every day of the year. We also offer reasonable legal fees and payment plans for clients who request them. And we offer free case evaluations to potential clients, so there’s no risk in speaking with an experienced San Bernardino drug defense attorney about your case. To schedule a free consultation with Wallin & Klarich, call us today at 1-877-385-4948. We promise to be there when you call.

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