Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

drug dealing

what's the common sentence people get for selling drugs?


Asked on 11/12/08, 1:07 am

5 Answers from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: drug dealing

From zero to life, depending upon the charges, whether it is state or federal, the facts, your priors, probation terms, etc, etc. If you're charged, get an attorney; he can answer it once he knows all the factors necessary to determine it. Feel free to contact me if serious about getting the criminal defense you'll need.

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Answered on 11/12/08, 1:00 pm
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: drug dealing

It varies quite a bit. No one can really tell you without knowing more about the situation.

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Answered on 11/12/08, 5:22 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: drug dealing

There is no "common sentence". The sentence in any given case depends upon many factors, including the type and quantity of drugs involved, the defendant's criminal history, and whether he accepted a plea bargain or went to trial.

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Answered on 11/12/08, 1:32 am
Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

Re: drug dealing

It depends on the amount, the type, whether weapons were involved, whether any other crimes were committed, if you crossed state lines, and a plethora of other minutiae.

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Answered on 11/13/08, 5:37 am
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: drug dealing

Most commonly the sentence is either 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in state prison. However, first time offenders often get probation with or without some county jail time.

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Answered on 11/12/08, 2:31 am


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