Drug Offenses
Drug Crime Defense
Law Offices of John M. Runfola
San Francisco, California
If you have been charged with a state or federal controlled substance offense in the San Francisco area or surrounding counties, contact drug charge attorney John M. Runfola. The Law Offices of John M. Runfola has extensive experience and facility handling drug cases of any type.
Understanding the Drugs, the Charges, and the Defense
Our clients’ drug charges often have to do with actions involving illegal substances such as heroin, narcotics, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, Ecstasy, or prescription drugs such as Vicodin or OxyContin. We defend people accused of drug-related charges including the following:
- possession of drugs
- possession with intent to sell
- cultivation or manufacturing of drugs, including meth labs
- drug distribution
- drug trafficking
- transportation or importation of drugs
Handling High-Profile International Drug Crime Defense Cases
In the last 15 years, San Francisco drug charge attorney John M. Runfola has handled some of the most high-profile cases in recent California history. Our clients have been charged in connection with alleged conspiracies spanning both the US and foreign countries, including Peru, Jamaica, Australia, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
Securing the Freedom of our Drug Crime Defendant Clients
The Law Offices of John M. Runfola won a favorable result for a defendant in the so-called “Golden Triangle” case in the early ‘90s. This case centered on the largest seizure of heroin in US history, at the Port of Oakland. Our client faced aggressive prosecutors eager to win a round in the “war on drugs.”
We exposed problems in their handling of the case that attracted international press coverage. Ultimately, our penetrating investigation and fierce criminal defense helped secure the freedom of our client – no jail time and no cooperation with the prosecutors’ demands.
A Notable Case: All Charges Dismissed
We have represented clients facing major marijuana charges, including a member of the Thai parliament. We were also involved in a complex case involving the alleged import of 18 tons of marijuana from Thailand, which resulted in both US and Canadian prosecutions. All drug charges against our client were dismissed – once again, without any cooperation with government authorities.
We have also handled thousands of cases closer to home, including charges related to cultivation, sales, and possession of controlled substances for clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Drug cases have been aggressively pursued by local, state, federal, and international government officials since the ill-conceived "war on drugs" began. These cases often bring devastating penalties that can be frustratingly complex to comprehend.
We have a special focus on and are accomplished at helping clients navigate drug charges, whether misdemeanor possession charges or felony allegations requiring mandatory life imprisonment.
To schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable, effective drug crime defense lawyer, contact the Law Offices of John M. Runfola through this Web site or by phone at 415-391-4243.
