Drug Crimes

San Mateo, California, Drug Offense Attorney

California is known for being tough on drug offenses. A conviction can result in fines, jail time, and even the forfeiture of your home, vehicle, or firearms. If a conviction is your second or third strike, the consequences are more serious. At the Frank Bell law firm, I understand that even minor drug charges can be terrifying to face. For over 30 years, I have used my knowledge and skill to defend people against drug charges. To find out how I can help you, call me, lawyer Frank Bell, for a free discussion about your case. Let me make the system work for you.

Drug Cases

I handle drug cases that involve

• Possession / possession for sale
• Selling, also called intent to distribute
• Manufacturing or cultivation
• Trafficking and importation
• Proposition 36
• Drug diversion and drug court

California drug charges involve all kinds of illicit substances, including

Methamphetamine, also known as meth or crystal meth

• Cocaine, in both powder and crack form
• Heroin
• Marijuana
• Hallucinogens such as LSD and MDMA (ecstasy)

Defending against a drug conviction

Almost every drug case hinges on a search and seizure. Unless there is consent or probable cause, the police need a search warrant. If the search is illegal, then the evidence procured in that search cannot be used to prosecute anyone. If I can prove that there was an unreasonable search and seizure, I can often get the prosecutor to drop the charges.

Contact a San Mateo, California drug offense attorney for an initial consultation.