Heroin Drug Charges: California Drug Defense Attorneys

Heroin Charges

Heroin is a Schedule I drug under California Health and Safety code section H & S 11054 (c) (11)), and it is illegal to use, sell, possess to sell, and manufacture or process in California. Violations of these laws are felonies that carry significant prison time and other penalties.

If you're facing a California heroin charge, it's essential to have experienced California drug defense attorneys on your team fighting for your freedom. An experienced California drug lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm has the skills and knowledge needed to aggressively fight your heroin charge and ensure that your rights are protected.

California has determinate sentencing laws that spell out three possible prison terms for felony offenses -- the lower, the middle and the upper term -- expressed in months or years. The judge determines the sentence based on information such as aggravating and mitigating factors -- issues that prompt the court to treat you more harshly or leniently.

These are the charges that can be filed in a California heroin case:

Code Section

Charge

Sentence

11350

Possession

16-2-3

11351

Possession for sale

2-3-4

11352

Sale (transport, import, furnish, administer, give away or offers)

3-4-5

11379.6

Manufacture (process, prepare, etc.)

3-5-7 plus $50,000

11355

Agrees to sell, then sells another substance in lieu of

Misdemeanor or 16-2-3

11366.8a

Possess or use false compartment in vehicle to store or transport

Misdemeanor or 16-2-3

11366.8b

Design or construct false compartment in vehicle to store or transport

16-2-3

11401

Analog of heroin (controlled substance) (i.e. substantially similar chemical structure or effect

PC 182a1

Conspiracy to do any of the above

Same as substantive charge

11532

Loitering in a public place with intent to commit a narcotics offense

Misdemeanor

B & P 4140

Possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe

The consequences of a heroin conviction can be extremely harsh, but it's possible to fight these charges and win with the help of skilled California drug defense attorneys. The Kavinoky Law Firm will provied an experienced California drug lawyer that will take every step possible to protect you from the serious repercussions of a heroin conviction. To learn more, please contact us today at 1-800-NO-CUFFSfor a free consultation.

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