Eight Arrested On Drug Charges in San Luis Obispo

The San Luis Obispo County Narcotics Task Force arrested eight people on drug charges at a 420 festival. Central Coast News reports that the festival took place at the Pozo Saloon in Santa Margarita. The eight individuals arrested are all in their 20s and face a litany of drug charges from possession of drugs to sale. Some have been arrested and charged with selling a controlled substance. Others were charged with possession for sale of a controlled substance. All eight were charged with Health and Safety Code Section 11352. This safety code involves the possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

An experienced California drug crime defense lawyer will investigate an individual’s case to ensure that his or her Constitutional rights were not violated when evidence was being gathered, or during arrest or interrogation procedures. Attorneys must be well aware of search and seizure laws and be able to immediately assess whether the defendants’ constitutional rights were violated.

A drug crime conviction can change your life forever. Even if you are able to lessen the charges against you, any conviction can hurt your employment prospects and subsequently your finances and your future. It’s important to meet these charges head-on with a skilled criminal defense lawyer who knows how to break down each detail of your case and build a strong, effective defense strategy.

Calling 866-430-8383 will connect you with an aggressive and knowledgeable drug crime defense attorney who can provide you with a free consultation. Sitkoff & Hanrahan is a renowned Southern California criminal defense law firm with a stellar reputation and successful track record of defending clients against serious drug charges. Call us today to find out how we can help.

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