On August 17, officers conducted a traffic stop on the man, then searched two residential locations. Between the two locations, officers found about four pounds of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia associated with drug sales. They also located a large sum of cash, two weapons and ammunition.
The suspect is currently lodged in the Ventura County Jail in lieu of a $200,000 bail. He faces charges of drug possession for sale and a special enhancement for the quantity at the time of arrest. Additionally, he faces a felony weapons possession charge related to drug sales. The suspect will return to court on August 30, and also has a preliminary exam scheduled for September 4.
Oxnard Drug Possession Lawyer
When you face charges for drug crimes, hire an experienced drug possession lawyer like Robert Helfend. Mr. Helfend has nearly 35 years of experience in criminal courtroom defense. He takes cases in Ventura County and throughout Southern California.
Mr. Helfend has a reputation for being an aggressive defender of his clients’ rights. He takes the time to understand the situation, and develops a solid defense strategy. No portion of the prosecutor’s case goes unchallenged. As a result, he can often substantially improve his client’s position before ever entering a courtroom.
His first priority will be to get the charges against you reduced or dropped altogether, When that’s not a possibility, he will fight aggressively to achieve the best outcome for your case. Mr. Helfend manages each case personally, so you will always work directly with him on your defense.
Don’t rely on an inexperienced attorney. Contact Robert Helfend or call toll-free at (800) 834-6434, (805) 273-5611, (310) 456-3317 or (818) 591-2809 for an immediate consultation on your Ventura drug possession case.
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