Marin County Drug Crime Attorney

A Drug Crime Charge is a Serious Legal Matter.

Being charged with a drug crime in Marin County is no joke. The potential penalties associated with a conviction are serious and potentially life-altering. For example, being convicted of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance in Marin County could result in you having to serve up to one year in jail, having to serve community service, and having to pay a fine of up to $1,000. If convicted of a felony drug crime, you could be ordered to serve between three and nine years in prison, depending on the specific circumstances, in addition to serving probation and having to pay a significant fine. The seriousness of the situation is why you should consider hiring an experienced and effective drug crime attorney in Marin County. A reputable drug charge defense lawyer can help explain your legal options, build a compelling defense, negotiate a potential plea deal with the prosecutor, and advocate for you in court.

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Types of Drug Charges We Help You Face

Possession

Under California law, you could be charged with a crime for possessing more than 28.5 grams of marijuana or for possessing a Schedule I-V controlled substance. According to California Health and Safety Code § 11350(a) HS, simple possession of an illegal narcotic and/or drug paraphernalia is a misdemeanor offense in Marin County.

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Possession with Intent to Distribute

If there are allegations you engaged, or intended to engage, in the sale or distribution of an illegal narcotic, then you could be charged with a felony offense in Marin County. Law enforcement typically charge drug possession with the intent to distribute when there is evidence of sales transactions or transportation/distribution activities.

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Transportation

It is possible to be charged with drug transportation when there is evidence indicating involvement in the sale or transfer of illegal narcotics, or the transfer or import of scheduled substances. Drug transportation can be charged as a felony offense, especially if a minor, or minors, are involved in any way with the alleged transaction.

Cultivation and Manufacturing

In California, it is possible to be charged with drug cultivation, which involves the possession, production, and growing of naturally occurring elements such as plants and other items (e.g., marijuana plants, opium, and other hallucinogenic or intoxicant plants) which are utilized in the production of illegal controlled substances. It is possible to be charged with drug cultivation simply by being in possession of the ingredients required to cultivate marijuana (e.g., high-powered lamps and/or cannabis seeds).

It is also possible to be charged with drug manufacturing, which is a crime that can arise during any phase of the illegal narcotic production process, such as building, setting up specialized equipment, possessing precursor chemicals used to make an illegal narcotic, and/or manufacturing the narcotic.

Drug cultivation and/or manufacturing crimes are typically charged as felony offenses, meaning the potential penalties associated with a conviction are severe and may involve a multi-year jail term.

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Drug Traffic

In California, drug trafficking is a serious criminal offense that typically arises when there is an intent or purpose of physically making an illegal narcotic available to others, regardless of ownership. Trafficking an illegal drug requires that you possess the intent to transfer, deliver, and/or sell the illegal narcotic. In many instances, being convicted of drug trafficking results in the defendant having to serve at least three years in prison (but could be even longer, depending on the circumstances) and having to pay a significant fine.

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Being charged with a drug crime in Marin County is serious. A conviction can have significant, long-term ramifications, including potentially having to serve a multi-year jail sentence. The stakes are simply too high to go it alone. You owe it to yourself to retain the services of an effective and reputable drug crime attorney. The Law Offices of Kevin Heaney are here to help. Kevin is a skilled drug charge lawyer with over two decades of experience. He has represented numerous individuals charged with an array of drug offenses ranging from possession to alleged drug trafficking. If you are looking for a top-notch drug crime defense lawyer in Marin County, then contact the Law Offices of Kevin Heaney today.

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Testimonials

Here’s what clients had to say about Kevin Heaney’s work

Kevin did an amazing job. He turned a nightmare into a really manageable situation. Without going into detail, I was facing some complications due to my record that would have made for a lengthy and grand problem. He was able to get it mitigated and really came away amazing, compared to where we started. Worth every penny and more. I feel that the work he did was more than commensurate for what he charged me. I will use him in the future and I would recommend him to family and friends.

G.K.

Amazing honest and efficient lawyer! Kevin knows the ins and outs of the criminal system. He is the definitely the guy to have on your side. I won’t go into the details of the case, but my brother got involve in a domestic violent situation and we needed a good Marin lawyer that wouldn’t charge an arm and a leg to take his case. I was referred to Kevin by a friend of mine. I noticed on the initial phone consultation that he really wanted to help. We were able to work out a very reasonable price for the handling of the case, so we hired him. Kevin worked hard since day one, and he got my bro a very good deal with the DA. Our family is thankful to have hired him.

M.T.

I contacted Kevin when I needed legal representation in a case which I felt required a high level of client service and representation. He was always right there for me when I needed him, whether it was showing up early for hearings, to the individualized attention I received at the courthouse, and having private meetings in his office anytime, as often as needed without any rescheduling. Kevin approached my case with care and made me feel comfortable as he took the time to thoroughly review my case history, explain my options to me, and was readily available and responsive when I had questions or just needed to talk to him. He treated my case with genuine care and attention it deserved and my case results certainly reflected his strong personal and professional attributes. I wouldn’t hesitate to contact Kevin again if the need arises.

M.K.

I received the best possible outcome by giving my case to Kevin Heaney. He fought for me the entire way until he got my case dismissed! I have never come across a lawyer that cares so much about his clients or what happens to them. His rates are very affordable and he is open to negotiate the numbers. It is clear that he wants to help. Kevin knows his stuff and he is on top of it. He is also very personable, kept me in the loop of things throughout the process and always returned my calls and emails. I am grateful and lucky to have found Kevin. He is a true professional and knows how to get it done.

N.H.

I wanted to thank you for the excellent job you did on getting Luis Correa’s case dismissed. You were very efficient and with minimal stress to Mr Correa. He had full confidence in you and you made it very easy for him to put this case in your hands. The fact that he only had to meet with you a few times and only able to provide you with minimal information he had on his case was a blessing that you were able to get the case dismissed! You know your stuff! Thank you once again and Mr Correa is very pleased with the outcome and can get on with his life without this case over him.

M.S.