Practice Areas - Drug Crimes

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Whether you're facing a felony or a misdemeanor, drug offenses are serious and can be scary. Without a skilled drug offense attorney on your side, these charges will drastically change your life forever.

The punishments associated with drug trafficking can have a lasting impact on your family, your job, and your future.  However, each drug trafficking case is individual, with different facts and circumstances.  Therefore, it is important to speak with an experienced drug trafficking defense attorney to determine your best course of action. If the drug trafficking offense spanned state or international borders, you could additionally face federal penalties which are usually harsher than State charges.

Let John R. Coniglio, Attorney At Law work to keep you out of jail and at home with your loved one with a deferred judgment. A deferred judgment is one sentencing option that is sometimes available if specific criteria apply. Under this option, the adjudication of guilt and the sentence are deferred by the court.

John R. Coniglio, Attorney At Law works to protect the rights of individuals charged with criminal drug possession. To find out how we can help you, contact us today to schedule a free online case evaluation. The Law Offices of John R. Coniglio defend individuals facing drug charges for:

• Drug possession
• Drug transportation
• Drug trafficking
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Sale or distribution
• Being under the influence of a controlled substance
• Other drug violations

Drug Crime Defense - How The Law Offices of John R. Coniglio Can Help - As an experienced drug crime defense lawyer, John R. Coniglio thoroughly investigates and analyzes each case. He will have urine samples and blood samples retested by an independent lab to ensure that the police's equipment was working correctly and that the sample was not tampered with.

The Law Offices of John R. Coniglio will ensure that the client's rights are protected.  John R. Coniglio will examine the arrest to identify constitutional violations such as an insufficient Miranda Rights warning. Defense Attorney, John R. Coniglio will evaluate evidence to determine if it was obtained in violation of California's search and seizure law, and, if so, John R. Coniglio will strive to have all illegally obtained evidence suppressed. Defense Attorney, John R. Coniglio understands the importance of turning one's life around after a drug arrest. Therefore, John R. Coniglio is a firm believer in alternative sentencing, such as drug treatment, and he works aggressively with the District Attorney to negotiate a reduced or an alternative sentence.

As an experienced Monterey drug possession charge attorney, John R. Coniglio investigates eligibility for drug treatment programs. Often, first-time offenders are eligible for a drug treatment program. Successful completion of an 18-month drug treatment program avoids a criminal conviction. This exceptional option allows recovery from drug addiction while avoiding incarceration.

It is important to remember that an arrest is not a conviction.  John R. Coniglio is experienced in defending his clients and protecting them from the legal repercussions associated with drug offenses.  Drug trafficking punishments can lead to a drastic alteration to a defendant's life, as a criminal conviction can impact the ability to hold a job, retain custody of children, or even vote. 

The Law Offices of John R. Coniglio Can Help -

• If you are facing drug charges, to protect your rights, it is important to consult John R. Coniglio, a skilled criminal defense attorney immediately. 
• If you've been arrested and/or charged with a criminal offense in Monterey County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, and San Benito County, including the communities of Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Salinas, King City, Watsonville, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Capitola, San Jose, Aptos, Soquel, Hollister, Boulder Creek, Felton, Rio Del Mar, Corralitos, Live Oak and Los Gatos, call us at (831) 373-3151 or (831) 475-3151 or submit our contact form. We offer online case evaluations.