San Clemente- San Clemente Police pulled over a truck filled with furniture and noticed a strange smell coming from the furniture. Police suspect that the smell was marijuana. They the have it confirmed by a K-9 team. Police then inspected the furniture and discover that it has been hidden in the empty space. It is alleged that the weight of the marijuana was about 772.9 pounds and worth about $386,000. The suspect was arrested and turned over to the Drug enforcement Administration.
Newport Beach drug crimes defense attorney Michael Guisti goes over the charges of smuggling. The charges of the sale or transportation of marijuana can be found in the California Health and Safety code section 11360 which states that every person who transports, imports into this state, sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away, or offers to transport, import into this state, sell, furnish, administer, or give away, or attempts to import into this state or transport any marijuana shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for up to four years.
Having a drug charge on your record is very serious. The charge of selling is dealt with by the courts more harshly than just possession. If a person gets charged with the sale and transportation of drugs it will have an affect on every aspect of their lives. It is imperative to retain an experienced Newport Beach drug crimes defense attorney if you are facing a drug charge.
Why is it important to hire a qualified Orange County criminal defense attorney or an experienced Newport Beach drug crimes defense lawyer?
At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, we have been very successful in handling drug charges in Orange County. Many times in California, drug charges can be reduced. Many judges will have the person being charged enter into a drug program rather than put them in jail. Having an Orange County criminal defense attorney is an important step in fighting a drug charge.
If you or someone you love is facing a criminal charge like drug crimes charge, sex crime, domestic violent, murder, felony assault and battery, or a theft crime, retain an attorney today. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our highly qualified attorney has handled cases in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernadino County. Call our office today at (714) 530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
