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Serious Drug Felony Charges

Riverside County, California, Drug Felony Charges Defense

The consequences of a conviction for a serious felony drug offense can be severe. Whether you face federal charges for international trafficking, or state felony charges for meth lab operations and intent to distribute, you are going to need serious criminal defense experience on your side. Charges involving the manufacture, transport and sale or distribution of controlled substances are felonies in California. A conviction can result in long prison sentences, even for first-time offenders. If you are a resident alien, drug felony charges can lead to related charges that could result in deportation. In addition, if you are a parent, it is also possible that drug felony charges could lead to the removal of your children because of child endangerment.

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If you have been charged with a serious felony drug charge, in federal or state court, you need a lawyer fighting to protect your rights and your future right away. Attorney John Patrick Dolan has received the AV rating* and is a California Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist with more than 30 years of experience fight to protect peoples' rights after being charged with a drug felony charge. Contact us to schedule a consultation right away. The Dolan Law Offices has the experience you need to help you get the best possible outcome for your drug charges. Under California's three strikes law, if you have previous felony convictions on your record, you may be you may be fighting to stay out of prison for the rest of your life. The Dolan Law Offices, in Indio, California, provides legal advice and representation for residents of the Palm Springs region and communities throughout Riverside County. We guarantee our efforts to fight for the best possible outcome for your drug felony charges.

You may not have to go to prison

The courts and prosecutors aren't always interested in throwing you in prison if you are convicted on a drug felony charge. We will carefully evaluate your case for preparing a defense that could help you become eligible for a Proposition 36 treatment program or deferred entry of judgment. Completing a drug rehabilitation program may mean that the conviction is removed from your record.

Alternatives to jail may include:

  • Electronic monitoring
  • Work release or work furlough
  • Private/paid jail
  • Alcohol or drug rehabilitation
  • Sober Living/counseling

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