Drug Crimes Defense
Possession, distribution, and manufacturing — defended with precision.
The Approach
From simple possession to large-scale distribution allegations, drug cases hinge on the legality of the search, the chain of custody, and the weight of the alleged substance. The right motion can collapse the entire case.
If you are facing drug crimes defense charges in Modesto, Stanislaus County, or anywhere in California's Central Valley, the first 72 hours often shape the entire trajectory of your case. As a former Deputy District Attorney, Jared Jordan has stood on both sides of the courtroom and knows exactly how prosecutors build — and overcharge — these allegations. That insight becomes your advantage at every stage: arraignment, preliminary hearing, motion practice, and trial.
Every drug crimes defense engagement at the Law Office of Jared Jordan begins with a detailed case audit covering search and seizure suppression motions, diversion and prop 36 eligibility, trafficking and conspiracy defense, cannabis and prescription drug cases. We isolate the weakest link in the state's evidence, file the suppression and dismissal motions that matter, and prepare every file as if it is going to a jury — because the cases that prosecutors negotiate hardest are the ones where defense counsel is visibly ready to try them.
Free, confidential consultations are available the same day. Call (209) 554-2021 to speak directly with Jared — not a screener, not a junior associate.
What We Handle
- Search and seizure suppression motions
- Diversion and Prop 36 eligibility
- Trafficking and conspiracy defense
- Cannabis and prescription drug cases
Drug Crimes Defense: questions we hear most.
What are the penalties for drug crimes defense in California?+
Penalties for drug crimes defense vary based on prior record, statutory enhancements, and the specific code section charged. Consequences can range from informal probation to multi-year state prison terms, plus collateral damage to licensing, immigration status, and firearm rights. A case-specific consultation is the only reliable way to scope exposure.
Can a drug crimes defense charge be reduced or dismissed?+
Yes — depending on the strength of the state's evidence, the legality of the search or stop, and available diversion programs. Our defense begins with a forensic review of every police report, body-camera file, and discovery item to identify the constitutional and evidentiary issues that produce dismissals or felony-to-misdemeanor reductions.
Why hire a former prosecutor for drug crimes defense defense?+
Because we know how the other side thinks. Jared Jordan spent years as a Deputy District Attorney in the Central Valley filing and trying the exact charges he now defends. That experience translates directly into more accurate case valuation, sharper cross-examination, and better outcomes at every stage.
Do you handle drug crimes defense cases outside of Modesto?+
Yes. We regularly appear in Stanislaus County Superior Court and San Joaquin County Superior Court, with location-specific practice pages for Turlock, Ripon, Manteca, Del Rio, Oakdale, and Riverbank. One firm, one attorney, one defense — across the full Central Valley footprint.
Drug Crimes Defense across the Central Valley.
One attorney, one defense — across Stanislaus and San Joaquin County Superior Courts.
Drug Crimes Defense — Turlock
Protecting Your Degree and Career Velocity.
Drug Crimes Defense — Ripon
Discreet defense for those with the most to lose.
Drug Crimes Defense — Manteca
Trial-tested presence in the Stockton courthouse.
Drug Crimes Defense — Del Rio
Elite defense for Del Rio's most established families.
Drug Crimes Defense — Oakdale
The Cowboy Capital deserves a courtroom cowboy.
Drug Crimes Defense — Riverbank
Trial-tested defense for the City of Action.