Drug Crimes
Central Coast Criminal Defense Attorney

    Tell me a little bit about you and your case:      

Central Coast Drug Crimes Attorney

When you need legal assistance or representation, just give Eric C. Fonferek, Attorney at Law a call. I will set up a free initial 30 minute consultation to hear your needs and assess your case. During the initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your case, the legal process, as well as any fees & costs that will be associated with my representation.
California Drug Offenses:
  • Possession (for personal use or with intent to sell)
  • Sales (including giving drugs to someone)
  • Trafficking
  • Manufacturing
  • Attempt to possess, sell, manufacture or transport drugs
  • Being under the influence of drugs

Drug Related Charges

Factors in Prosecuting Drug Offenses:
  • The type of drugs involved
  • The quantity of drugs involved
  • Personal use vs. sale
  • Defendant’s prior convictions for criminal offenses, especially drug convictions 

Possession of Drugs for Personal Use:
  • Possession may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Charges can also be filed for being under the influence of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of a drug (DUI), being present where a controlled substance is being used, and possessing drug paraphernalia. 


Possession of Drugs for Sale:
  • California law makes it a felony to possess drugs for the purpose of selling them. The prosecution does not need to prove that you sold the drugs, but only that you had the intent to sell them. Intent can be circumstantially proven. Such as the quantity of drugs, the packaging of the drugs, and possession of scales.

Sales, Transportation & Furnishing of Drugs 
  • California drug trafficking laws prohibit the transporting, importing (bringing drugs into California) or selling, furnishing, or giving away of controlled substances. This drug offense is usually prosecuted as a felony.
Manufacturing Drugs
  • Manufacturing drugs is a felony in California and is punishable by up to seven years in state prison. Cultivating or Harvesting Marijuana is prosecuted as a felony punishable by up to three years in state prison.


Under the Influence of a Drug
  • It a misdemeanor to be under the influence of a controlled substance except when administered by a person licensed to dispense, prescribe, or administer. It is also a misdemeanor to be unlawfully under the influence of a controlled substance while in immediate possession of a loaded operable firearm.

Arrested for a Drug Related Crime? 
Call Attorney Eric C. Fonferek at: (831) 241-6161 today for a free initial consultation.

Disclaimer:

This website and its contents are offered for informational, promotional purposes only and is not legal advice. No representations, testimonials, or endorsements on this web site constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter.

No Guarantee of Results

The outcome of each legal case depends upon many factors, including the facts of the case, and no attorney can guarantee a positive result in any particular case. The Law Office of Eric C. Fonferek makes no guarantees, warranties, or predictions about the outcome of your legal case.

Attorney-Client Relationship

No attorney-client relationship is created between you and The Law Office of Eric C. Fonferek by viewing this website or by completing the online form. 

Practice Of Law

Attorney Eric C. Fonferek is admitted to practice in all state courts in California and the Northern District of California (Federal). 
Share by: