Santa Cruz Drug Possession Attorney
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Choosing an experienced drug crimes lawyer is crucial. If you are accused of drug possession or drug sales, act quickly to obtain help from a skilled Sana Cruz drug possession attorney.
Criminal defense attorney John W. Thornton offers more than 20 years of experience defending against drug possession charges in Santa Cruz, California. He is familiar with both California drug laws and constitutional law, which protect individuals — amongst other things — from unlawful arrests and illegal searches. Constitutional violations can result in the exclusion of evidence and dismissal of your case. Contact our law firm today for an aggressive defense strategy.
Offering Substantial Experience Defending Against Drug Offenses
At the office of John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law, we offer decades of experience defending individuals against serious drug charges, including:
Pursuing Alternatives to Incarceration
Attorney John Thornton will develop an aggressive defense strategy and determine whether or not you are eligible for drug treatment programs offered as alternatives to incarceration. Such programs include:
- Deferred entry of judgment: Formerly known as drug diversion, this is an educational and counseling program focused on providing an assessment of drug and alcohol use. The program occurs over six months during 15 hours in group education and counseling sessions. Lower-level drug offenders may plead guilty to their drug charges, complete the program and then have their charges completely dropped from their criminal record. This process requires 18 months of arrest-free behavior.
- Proposition 36: If you qualify for this program, an expert from the Department of Health will work with a judge to determine the level of treatment you need. Your drug charges could be dismissed, if you complete a one-year treatment course.
- Electronic monitoring, work furlough and work release: When coupled with drug/alcohol treatment.
Santa Cruz drug charges lawyer John Thornton is also well-versed in medical marijuana defenses, including California's Compassionate Use Act (Proposition 215).
Contact Us Today
If you are facing California criminal charges, contact us online or call 831-426-5800 or 831-566-4357 to meet with defense attorney John W. Thornton in Santa Cruz, California, for a thorough assessment of your case. For your convenience, John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law, offers free initial consultations.