Drug Crimes

Orange County, California, Drug Crimes Defense Attorney

Defending clients charged with drug crimes requires experience with and knowledge of California’s drug laws. At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman Rubio, located in Fullerton, we take a detailed approach to reviewing the evidence against you to ensure that your rights were not violated.

Experienced Trial Attorney for Your Drug Crimes Case

At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman Rubio, we recognize that a solid drug crime defense involves a great deal of work including filing motions before the court. Jacqueline Goodman Rubio, the founder of our firm, is an experienced trial attorney who is not intimidated by the courtroom setting. She has a reputation for moving her cases forward and not immediately settling for a plea bargain. Rest assured your best interests are always the immediate focus of everyone at our firm.

Seeking Alternatives to Prison for Drug Crimes

Not every case is one which the defendant decides to take to trial, and if the prosecution does not dismiss, a plea agreement is negotiated. With drug cases in particular, we are often able to negotiate alternatives to jail such as rehabilitation and counseling.

Deferred Entry of Judgment (PC 1000)

For certain specified drug offenses, a defendant may be eligible to participate in a DEJ (PC 1000) program, where criminal proceedings are suspended for a prescribed time on the condition that the defendant complete a drug treatment program (outpatient). Upon completion of the weeks-long program, the case is dismissed.

Prop 36

Much like PC 1000, Prop 36 is a scheme that allows a defendant to escape incarceration on specified drug offenses, participate in treatment and rehabilitation, and, upon successful completion, obtain the dismissal of the case. Prop 36 is less advantageous to the defendant in a legal sense, however, the treatment is more tailored to the needs of the defendant, and inpatient treatment is available.

Defending You in Forfeiture Proceedings

Forfeiture proceedings can become a major component in a drug crime cases. You may be forced to forfeit what the government perceives as ill-gotten drug money or possessions such as homes or cars. However, assets gained do not always result from purported drug-related activity. In these delicate situations, we put our experience and aggressiveness to work for our clients. You have the right to keep what is rightfully yours.

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Jacqueline Goodman Rubio, an experienced Southern California criminal defense lawyer regarding drug charges, please contact us.