Thousand Oaks Man Arrested on Drug Charges

A 44 year-old man was arrested earlier this week in Thousand Oaks, California on charges connected with controlled substances. The man had a warrant out for his arrest and was stopped by Ventura County Sheriff's Office deputies who took him into custody. His vehicle was searched and methamphetamine and heroin were found as well as drug paraphernalia. The man was arrested and charged with possession, transportation, and sale of a controlled substance, possession of a smoking and drug injection device, possession of a billy club, being under the influence of a controlled substance while driving, and violation of a probation warrant.

Drug paraphernalia is defined under California's Health and Safety Code 11364 as a pipe or "device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia used for unlawfully injecting or smoking a controlled substance." You can be convicted of a violation of this law if you have control over and knew about paraphernalia used for illegal drugs. Possession of drug paraphernalia under this law is charged as a misdemeanor carrying a jail sentence of up to six months and a fine of up to $1,000. Possession, transportation, and sale of methamphetamine also violate the Health and Safety Code. Similar substances are also included under this law, including PCP, GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid), anabolic steroids, and ketamine. Methamphetamine violations may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the facts of the case.

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Ventura, California

Drug charges are among the most common type of criminal charges heard in local courts. Depending on the quantity of drugs involved and whether they were for personal use or sale or distribution, those accused may be facing heavy financial penalties as well as jail or prison time. In these circumstances, it is vital to seek the legal counsel of a proven criminal defense attorney in your local area.

At the Law Offices of Adam L. Pearlman, serving Ventura County, you can rely on the competence and legal skills of a former Senior Deputy District Attorney who has handled more than 1,000 criminal cases. Mr. Pearlman has 17 years of legal experience in handling cases involving DUI, sex crimes, while collar crimes, drug crimes, juvenile crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, burglary, and more. He has extensive jury trial experience and has conducted hundreds of court procedures, such as arraignments, preliminary hearings, and more. He has the resources to fully investigate the charges against you in order to devise an effective defense strategy. Contact his firm to arrange to speak to him about your case as soon as possible.