California Defense Attorneys: Heroin Drug Charge & Weight Enhancement

Heroin Weight Enhancements

A California heroin conviction can be punishable by years in prison, and factors called sentencing enhancements can add substantially to that punishment. One possible sentencing enhancement in a California heroin case is a weight enhancement.

If you're facing California heroin drug charges, with or without a weight enhancement, a skilled defense lawyer can craft an aggressive defense strategy designed to protect you against substantial consequences. An experienced California defense attorneys from The Kavinoky Law Firm has the skills needed to fight for your rights and your freedom in your heroin case.

You can't be punished for a weight enhancement or any other type of sentencing enhancement if you aren't convicted of the underlying drug charge. Also, the prosecutor must prove your guilt in the weight enhancement beyond a reasonable doubt -- just like the underlying heroin drug charge -- for you to receive additional punishment.

These are the weight enhancements that can be included in a California heroin prosecution:

Code Section

Enhancement

Punishment

11352.5

If 14.25 grams or more of substance containing heroin and 11351 or 11352

Add fine of up to $50,000

PC 1203.07(a)(1),(2)

If 14.25 grams or more of substance containing heroin and 11351 or 11352

No probation, no discretion

11370.4a1

More than one kilogram

Add three years

11370.4a2

More than four kilos

Add five years

11370.4a3

More than 10 kilos

Add 10 years

11370.4a4

More than 20 kilos

Add 15 years

11370.4a5

More than 40 kilos

Add 20 years

11370.4a6

More than 80 kilos

Add 25 years

Your California defense attorneys will do everything possible to defend you against the allegation of a weight enhancement in a heroin prosecution. One possible defense tactic is a motion to suppress evidence. If police didn't follow the proper protocol when collecting evidence against you, it may be excluded.

If you're facing a California heroin charges with a weight enhancement, it's imperative to mount a strong defense designed to protect your rights and your freedom. A skilled California drug lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm has proven tactics to challenge a heroin charge and will do everything possible to protect you from the substantial consequences of a heroin charge. Please contact us today at 1.800.NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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