Orange County Methamphetamine Lawyer
Are you facing Orange County Methamphetamine charges for the possessing, transporting, or distributing methamphetamine? At MacGregor & Collins, our OC Methamphetamine lawyers have 30 years of combined experience that we will bring to your aid. From understanding the OC Methamphetamine charges against you, to fighting to get you the shortest sentence possible, MacGregor & Collins will provide you with unsurpassed Orange County Criminal Defense.
Methamphetamine is Schedule II drug. Anyone found in possession of methamphetamine is in violation of California Health and Safety Code 11377 and subject to prosecution.
In order to prosecute for Orange County methamphetamine possession, the state has the burden to prove that:
- 1. The accused possessed a controlled substance
- 2. The accused knew it was present
- 3. The accused knew the nature or character of the substance as a controlled substance
- 4. The controlled substance was methamphetamine
- 5. The controlled substance was in a usable amount
In order to prosecute for the OC meth sale or transportation, the state must prove:
- 1. The accused sold/transported a controlled substance
- 2. The accused knew it was present
- 3. The accused knew the nature or character of the substance as a controlled substance
- 4. The controlled substance was methamphetamine
- 5. The controlled substance was in a usable amount
Punishment
The severity of punishment for Orange County Methamphetamine Possession without a prescription varies according to the defendant’s previous criminal record. First time offenders face:
- Punishment up to one year in county jail (11377 HS(a))
- A fine up to $1,000 (CPC 18)
Those selling meth, transporting meth, or attempting to sell or transport methamphetamine face:
- imprisonment for 2-4 years (11379HS(a))
- A fine up to $10,000 (CPC 672)
Transporting methamphetamine from one county to another noncontiguous county for sale increases the penalty to 3-9 years (11379 HS(b)) of imprisonment.
If you are facing Orange County Methamphetamine charges, we at MacGregor & Collins can help you. Our OC Criminal lawyers have 30 years of methamphetamine defense experience and we will fight to get you the shortest possible sentence for your situation. Call us today at (949)250-9067
