Drug Possession Defense Attorneys in Los Angeles

Drug Possession

Drug possession is a serious crime with serious consequences under California law. Those convicted of drug possession crimes face severe penalties including jail time and fines. A drug crime conviction can also jeopardize an individual's career and future. If you are facing charges of drug possession in Los Angeles, please contact an experienced LA drug crime defense lawyer immediately to examine your legal rights and options.

There are many types of drug possession cases:

11350 HS - Possession of a Controlled Substance
11351 HS - Possession for Sale of Narcotics
11364 HS - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

California Health and Safety Code 11350 deals with the laws involving Possession of a Controlled Substance.

According to California Health and Safety Code Section 11350, anyone found in possession of a controlled substance, such as a "narcotic drug, unless upon the written prescription of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or veterinarian licensed to practice in this state, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison." Illegal substances included in 11350 HS include cocaine, cocaine base, prescription drugs like codeine and heroin. Possession law is unique in that the person does not have to use or sell the drug to be arrested. Simply possessing these illegal drugs can result in an arrest.

Penalties for California Drug Possession Charges

Possession of a controlled substance is a felony punishable with incarceration in a state prison for up to three years. With the assistance of a drug crime defense attorney, many drug crime offenders may be able to avoid jail time by participating in a drug diversion program under California Penal Code 1000. In such cases, through a deferred entry of judgment, the defendant is not charged unless he or she fails to stay drug-free for an extended period of time. To avoid jail time, anyone facing possession charges would be well-advised to discuss all of their options including alternative sentencing with a criminal defense attorney.

Defending Drug Possession Charges

Many drug possession charges arise out of false allegations, entrapment and illegal search and seizures. A skilled drug crimes defense attorney will carefully examine the circumstances surrounding an arrest and will pose a number of important questions. Were the rights of the defendant violated during the search and seizure? Was the suspect set up by illegal entrapment? Did the police officer have a legal search warrant? Did the suspect even possess and knowingly own the drugs at the time of the arrest? Depending upon the circumstances, an attorney may be able to ask for a motion to suppress evidence, which could force the court to drop the case completely.

The criminal defense attorneys at Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP defend Californians facing drug possession charges. Whether you are facing simple possession of a controlled substance charges or a serious drug possession with intent to sell allegations, it is important to have a skilled attorney on your side, fighting for your rights. Founded in 1989, the law firm of Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP has decades of experience in successfully defending drug possession charges in Los Angeles. Call us today to find out how we can help.

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Drug Possession Defense Attorneys in Los Angeles

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