Dozens of San Diego State University Students Charged With Drug Crimes
Nearly 100 San Diego State University students were arrested for drug crimes in San Diego following a massive undercover bust on campus after officials began investigating a student’s fatal cocaine overdose last spring, according to an Associated Press news report. Authorities reportedly confiscated $60,000 in cash and a variety of drugs including marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, methamphetamine, illegal prescription drugs, cocaine and ecstasy.
Among the 75 students who are facing drug charges is a student who was about to receive a degree in criminal justice and another who was going to get a master’s degree in homeland security. Police investigators reportedly executed nine search warrants at various campus locations including fraternities.
These are indeed serious charges for students to be facing. They have their entire future ahead of them and these drug crime allegations will very likely put a permanent dark cloud over their lives. It is very important that these students who have been charged with these drug crimes immediately retain the services of a competent and experience San Diego criminal defense attorney.
The first option in any San Diego drug case defense, and especially in this case, would be to evaluate whether or not city and campus police conducted illegal search of the dwellings, automobiles or the persons involved. These defendants need a lawyer who understands the law of illegal searches and seizures. The United States Constitution protects you from illegal search and seizure. They also need a lawyer who understands how the world of undercover drug investigations works and how to detect gaps in the prosecution’s case.
In the case of first-time offenders or simple drug use and possession, jail time can be avoided through diversion programs or other forms of alternative sentencing such as community service. If you or a loved one has been charged with a drug crime in San Diego, call the Law Offices of Stephen Brodsky for a free consultation. We have more than 20 years of experience and a track record of defending clients that speaks for itself. Call us today to discuss your case and to prepare a successful defense.
