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 provide 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.
