Reasons for
drugs and crimes

Generally, people who are already in a difficult place in life and then start to use drugs as a means of escape are more likely to commit a crime and be convicted for it. This is because they become unable to support their addiction financially, so they turn towards crimes.

However, the use of drugs doesn’t necessitate the need for criminal activity. There are plenty of crime-free drug users who exist, and it is often believed that drugs themselves aren’t the cause of crimes but, instead, the situation surrounding the person at the time they took the drugs.

The crime committed or being committed is often a determining factor in what the person will do to protect themselves. Drug trafficking, on a larger scale, has been shown to induce harsher violent tendencies than someone who simply uses drugs.

Whenever you are involved in a drug crime, contacting an attorney should be your first call. They are the best and only defense that you have against drug crime charges. Kathleen Alvarado is a professional criminal defense attorney who has been helping people defend their cases for years. Her practice takes her through both state and federal courts, giving you the convenience of one contact to work with on your case. Contact the law office of Kathleen Alvarado to receive expert guidance and defense in your criminal case today.