Border patrol agents from Indio recently seized more than $1.4 million in cocaine that was hidden in a pickup truck after drug-sniffing dogs alerted them to it.
The agents discovered 20 packages of cocaine with a total weight of more than 45 pounds.
The 36-year old driver was arrested and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration. In many cases, the police arrest someone for a drug offense in violation of their 4th Amendment right that protects against illegal search and seizure.
If you have been arrested for a drug offense, you need an aggressive and knowledgeable Riverside Criminal Law attorney to protect your constitutional rights.
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Recently, in the news, a 24-year old man was sentenced to 20 years and four months to life in prison for killing a woman in a drunken-driving crash – he ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle.
A jury convicted him of second-degree murder in the death of a 20-year old girl. In addition, he was found guilty of one count of felony hit-and-run resulting in death and one count of possession of cocaine.
This was his second DUI offense. He was convicted of misdemeanor drunken driving several years ago. At that time the court told him if he ever killed someone because of driving drunk, he would be charged with murder.
California DUI charges come with severe consequences, especially when a person is killed. Fighting a drunk-driving charge is not easy. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney in your corner to make sure your rights are protected.
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It was a busy day for U. S. Border Patrol agents when they seized more than 40 pounds of cocaine, valued at over $1 million at their checkpoint on Highway 95 in Yuma. A canine team alerted Border Patrol officers that a suspicious vehicle needed to be inspected – a hidden compartment was found under the backseat.
The drugs were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for processing. If you suspect someone is transporting drugs, the Yuma Sector Border Patrol asks that you contact them at 1-866-999-8727. If you are caught carrying drugs, no matter how much, I would suggest you contact an experienced Criminal Law attorney to advise you of your rights. Drug possession carries severe consequences.
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