There were over 1,500,000 drug arrests in the United States in 2002.  

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People of all ages and backgrounds are arrested daily in the United States for possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and other drug related crimes. If you have been arrested it is critical that your case be evaluated by an experienced attorney for possible legal, factual or Constitutional defenses. Also, you need someone experienced in Alcohol and Recovery Law to evaluate what sentencing alternatives may be available to you.   

California Drug Sentencing - Alternatives

When it comes to drug cases, I believe that treatment is often a more appropriate sentence than jail or prison. This is because it is important to help people with their drug problem and not simply punish them. If you have been arrested for a drug-related offense, I can help you explore various treatment options. Alternatives include Proposition 36, DEJ and Drug Court.

Proposition 36

The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act, also known as Proposition 36 (or Prop 36), was passed by 61% of California voters on November 7, 2000. This initiative allows 1st and 2nd time non-violent, simple drug possession offenders the opportunity to receive substance abuse treatment instead of incarceration.

I can work with to help you meet the eligibility requirements of Prop 36 treatment and to help you successfully clear your record this way.

Deferred Entry of Judgement (DEJ) 

Diversion requires the defendant to enter a plea of guilty to the drug charge, but the accused is NOT sentenced  Instead the defendant enters a drug diversion program.  If diversion is completed successfully, the case is dismissed, you will have avoided a conviction. This is an important way to keep your criminal record clean.

There are eligibility requirements that have to be met before the drug offender can be placed on Diversion. This is one of the reasons that it is important to hire a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer for a drug charge.

Drug Treatment Court

A Drug Treatment Court is a special court that is given the responsibility of handling cases that involve drug-addicted offenders through a supervision and treatment program.  I have experience in Santa Clara County’s Drug Treatment Court (DTC) and can help shepherd you through  this program successfully.

Attorney Cameron Bowman-California Criminal Defense Lawyer.
California Drug crimes, Federal crimes, 3 strike defense.