Aggressive Drug Crimes Defense in Bakersfield, California
The Law Office of John Tello is led by local attorney John Tello, who has the benefit of having served both as a deputy district attorney and a public defender in the Bakersfield and Kern County areas.
Now working as a criminal defense lawyer in private practice, Mr. Tello brings to our law firm an enhanced perspective on the local criminal justice system — with detailed knowledge of how the prosecutor's office tends to investigate and prosecute drug crimes.
The Law Office of John Tello provides aggressive criminal defense for individuals charged with all types of misdemeanor and felony drug crimes, including possession, distribution, manufacturing and cultivation.
Knowing the Right Questions to Ask in a Drug Charges Case
"We like to think that criminal defendants are innocent until proven guilty," says attorney John Tello. "Unfortunately, the police and prosecutors often view arrestees as guilty unless they can be proven innocent."
Our job is to ask the important questions that will help us build a strong defense on behalf of our clients charged with drug crimes:
- Did the police have probable cause to search your vehicle, your home or your person? Were you shown a search warrant? Was there a legitimate reason to stop your vehicle?
- Who else may have had access to your home or your car? Is it possible the police confiscated drugs belonging to someone else?
- What type of income do you earn? If the police found large amounts of cash in your house, how can you explain its presence?
Minimizing Negative Consequences in Drug Crimes Cases
As we work on building a defense on your behalf, we do not make moral judgments of our clients. Our role is to protect your constitutional rights and help ensure that the police and prosecutors do not violate the law as they attempt to build a case against you.
We will fight for your best-possible outcome, from seeking to get the charges dropped, to negotiating a satisfactory plea bargain. If we think we can prove your innocence at trial, we will prepare for trial. In every case, our goal is to minimize the negative consequences of a drug crimes arrest. Our specific strategy and acts will depend on the circumstances of each individual client's case.
Learn More ∙ Schedule a Free Initial Consultation
For answers to general questions about criminal defense and drug crimes, visit our FAQ page and our Drug Crimes Information Center.
However, if you are seeking legal advice after a drug crimes arrest, we encourage you to schedule a free initial consultation with local criminal defense attorney John Tello. To make an appointment, call toll free 866-959-6439 or use our online contact form.
