Fresno County Criminal Defense

Drug CrimesDefense for Possession, Distribution, and Trafficking Charges

Drug charges range from simple possession to serious trafficking allegations. Najda Kazarian builds a defense focused on the evidence, the search, and your future.

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What's at Stake

Potential Penalties and Consequences

Diversion Opportunities

California offers drug diversion programs for many possession cases, which can lead to dismissal upon successful completion of treatment.

Sales and Trafficking Exposure

Charges involving sale, distribution, or trafficking carry substantially higher penalties, including significant custody time.

Search and Seizure Issues

Drug cases frequently hinge on how evidence was discovered, making constitutional challenges especially important.

Our Defense Strategy

How Najda Defends Drug Crimes Cases

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Challenge the Search

We closely review traffic stops, searches, and warrants to identify Fourth Amendment violations that can lead to suppression of evidence.

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Pursue Diversion and Treatment

For eligible clients, we advocate for diversion and treatment-based resolutions that prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration.

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Distinguish Possession from Sales

We push back on aggressive sales and trafficking allegations that are not supported by the quantity or circumstances of the evidence.

Related Charges

Drug crime defense requires a close review of the search, seizure, testing, possession theory, and alleged purpose. Charges and potential outcomes vary based on the substance and facts.

Drug possession
Drug distribution
Drug manufacture
Drug transportation
Drug cultivation
Possession of drug paraphernalia
DUI with drugs

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for a drug diversion program?

Eligibility depends on the charge, quantity, and your criminal history. Many simple possession cases qualify for diversion under California law, which can lead to dismissal.

What turns simple possession into possession for sale?

Prosecutors look at quantity, packaging, cash, scales, and other circumstantial evidence to argue intent to sell. We challenge these inferences when the evidence does not support them.

Can evidence from an illegal search be thrown out?

Yes. If law enforcement violated your Fourth Amendment rights during a stop, search, or seizure, evidence obtained as a result may be suppressed, which can significantly weaken the prosecution’s case.