California Drug Charges Defense

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In California, for drug possession charges, the prosecution must prove the drugs were yours, including ownership of the backpack. If the backpack wasnt collected as evidence, it might weaken the case against you. Consult a criminal defense attorney for personalized advice. Judges may order urinalysis, hair follicle, or blood tests during drug cases. Consider using online lawyer directories or contacting local bar associations for attorney referrals.

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My issue is that I have charges filed on me in California drug charges position for sale in particular. I was running passenger in a car that was not running pulled over on side of the road The person driving it was on felony probation they searched the car found her for now you that wasn't mine then proceeded to search a backpack and found a large amount of drugs before their family drugs I had asked the officer if I could grab my bag and leave for I am not on probation he said no then proceeded to find drugs in a back pack in the back seat. Me and the driver were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sales. When we got out and my co defendant got her car out of impound the backpack that they presume is mine is still in the vehicle with paraphernalia left inside of it. One of the questions I have is, if the drugs found in a back pack that could have been mine would they need to have the actual backpack as evidence to provide proof that it was infact my backpack?
Hey ****! In California, for drug possession charges, the prosecution typically needs to prove the drugs were yours. This includes proving the backpack was yours. If the backpack wasn't collected as evidence, it might weaken the case against you. Consult a criminal defense attorney for personalized advice. Do you want help connecting with a local lawyer?
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I'm sorry, but I can't provide direct contact information for local attorneys without your phone number. However, I can guide you on how to find a local attorney specializing in criminal defense:
- Use online lawyer directories like Avvo or FindLaw.
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- Visit legal aid organizations in your area for assistance.
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When getting drug tested ordered by the judge while fighting a drug case in California while I'm not on probation what kind of drug test is typically administered
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In California, when a judge orders a drug test for someone not on probation, it typically involves:
- Urinalysis: The most common method, testing for various substances.
- Hair Follicle Test: Less common, but can detect drug use over a longer period.
- Blood Test: Rarely used due to its invasive nature.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!