Client, a young college student, was the target of a DEA investigation that led to seven felony drug charges and a firearm allegation in state court. He faced more than ten years in prison. After defeating a PC 1275 hold to secure his release and preparing a defense based on significant search and seizure issues, the case resolved with probation and no jail time.
The case began when DEA agents and local law enforcement executed a search warrant for a storage unit in the client’s name. Inside, they recovered ecstasy (MDMA), cocaine, alprazolam, and a firearm, resulting in seven felony counts and a firearm enhancement, including:
- Health & Safety Code § 11378 – Possession of Methamphetamine for Sale
- Health & Safety Code § 11351 – Possession of Cocaine for Sale
- Health & Safety Code § 11375(b)(1) – Possession of Alprazolam for Sale (three counts)
- Health & Safety Code § 11351 – Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale (additional count)
- Firearm enhancement under Penal Code § 12022(a)(1) and § 12022(c)
We immediately developed a strategic defense. Our first victory came in court when we defeated a PC 1275 hold, allowing the client to be released from custody. Our investigation revealed that law enforcement searched a storage unit not listed in the warrant, creating serious Fourth Amendment concerns that we were prepared to litigate.
By leveraging these issues and presenting a strong defense package, we were able to negotiate a non‑custodial resolution despite the original exposure of over ten years in prison.
The client received probation, avoided a felony firearm conviction, and served no jail time, turning a high‑stakes DEA case into a second chance.
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