The Law Office of Shirley J. Boney, based in Fresno, CA, represents clients throughout California's Central Valley and Central Coast communities; including those located in Fresno County, Kern County, Kings County, Madera County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, San Luis Obispo County, and Tulare County. 

As a solo practitioner, Attorney Boney is able to offer the personal guidance and service that each client deserves.   --  Practice Overview


Criminal Defense Overview


DRUG CHARGES

The quantity, classification and purpose in possessing a drug generally determines the seriousness of the charges alleged, as well as the ultimate punishment in the event of conviction.  Depending upon the crime(s) for which one is convicted, the punishment may involve such things as a fine, a drug-treatment program, local jail time or a commitment to state prison.     

Common possession "for personal use" charges under California's Health and Safety Codes include the following:

• Health and Safety Code § 11357(a):  Possession of concentrated cannabis;
• Health and Safety Code § 11357(b):  Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana;
• Health and Safety Code § 11364:  Possession of drug paraphernalia;
• Health and Safety Code § 11377:  Possession of a non-narcotic controlled substance.

Common "manufacturing" and prossession or transportation "for sale" charges under California's Health and Safety Codes include the following:

• Health and Safety Code § 11351:  Possession of a controlled substance for sale;
• Health and Safety Code § 11357(b):  Possession of marijuana for sale;
• Health and Safety Code § 11378:  Possession of a controlled substances for sale;
• Health and Safety Code § 11378.5:  Possession of PCP for sale;
• Health and Safety Code § 11379:  Sale or transportation of a non-narcotic controlled substance;
• Health and Safety Code § 11379.6(a):  Manufacturing a controlled substance;
• Health and Safety Code § 11379.5(a):  Sale or transportation of PCP.

If you, or a loved one, are facing drug or alcohol related criminal charges it is important to advance an early, aggressive defense in response to those charges.  Attorney Boney aggressively defends her client's rights, and she can help you assess your legal options.

Contact information is provided below in the event you wish to speak directly with Attorney Boney about your case.

Contact Attorney Shirley J. Boney

Patterson Building 2014 Tulare Street, Suite 310 Fresno, CA 93721

Telephone    559-312-6760                       559-435-3310 Facsimile      559-437-9203

sjblaw@comcast.net sjbjd@justice.com

Based in Fresno, the Law Office of Shirley J. Boney represents clients throughout Central California, including Fresno; Clovis; Kingsburg; Selma; Reedley; Madera; Hanford; Visalia; Tulare; Bakersfield; Monterey; Salinas; Carmel; Pacific Grove; and San Luis Obispo.

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