Third Strike Drug Offenses

Drug Crime Lawyer in Orange County

In California, certain drug offenses may qualify as a third strike on a defendant's criminal record. California's Third Strike Law is one of the harshest in the U.S., mandating 25 years to life in prison for a defendant convicted of any third felony offense if he or she has two previous strikes on his or her record. What does this mean in regard to drug crimes? It means that if you have 2 strikes and are facing felony drug crime charges that you may be at risk of facing life in prison.

A "strike" is a criminal offense that is a violent or serious felony. Some examples of crimes that may qualify as strikes include: murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, burglary, robbery, kidnapping. Selling, furnishing, giving or offering to sell, furnish or give certain controlled substances (PCP, cocaine, and heroin) to a minor is also a crime that may count as a strike on a defendant's record. For a third strike, however, any felony conviction may result in the full implementation of the penalties prescribed under California's Three Strike Law. This means that drug distribution, drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug cultivation, possession for sale or even drug possession alone in some cases may qualify as a third strike drug offense.

Contact an Orange County Drug Crime Attorney

Don't leave your future at risk. Instead, be sure that you have the highest quality legal counsel in the face of your drug charges. This may be your chance to avoid life in prison, and your choice in attorney may have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. For example, you will need an attorney who has an attention to detail when investigating your case, who has extensive legal experience, and who has the time and resources to dedicate to defending your charges. At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, that is exactly what you will find.

Contact an Orange County drug crime lawyer at our firm today for your free consultation regarding your third strike drug offense.