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Meth Charges

Methamphetamine use is a growing problem in California. Police and prosecutors are making an effort to crack down on manufacture, sale and use of methamphetamine. Anyone facing serious meth charges in Los Angeles would be well-advised to contact an experienced drug crime defense attorney to obtain more information about their options.

California Possession of Methamphetamine Laws

Methamphetamine is commonly known as meth, speed, crystal and crystal meth. Possession of methamphetamine is illegal under California Heath & Safety Code 11377. This code allows for misdemeanor or felony charges depending upon the circumstances of the case. Selling meth is illegal under Health & Safety Code 11379 and possession of meth with intent to sell may be prosecuted under HS 11378.

California Meth Possession Penalties

Methamphetamine possession in Los Angeles does not automatically qualify as a felony. Those facing meth charges may either be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. The severity of the penalties depends upon the amount of the drugs found and the criminal history of the defendant. Misdemeanor charges may be delayed or dismissed if the offender is able to participate in a drug diversion program under California Penal Code 1000. Felony possession charges, however, may result in up to three years in a state prison.

Defending Meth Charges

As is true with all drug arrests, police have been known to make mistakes that can lead to mistaken arrests or a violation of the defendant's constitutional rights. During a trial involving meth charges, a criminal defense attorney will carefully examine the actions of the police to determine if the charges can be dismissed. A skilled attorney will look for:

  • Violations of California search and seizure laws: Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, citizens are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures. Police are allowed to search you for drugs without a warrant if there are exigent circumstances such as the threat of the suspect escaping, the destruction of evidence or a danger of physical harm to the officer. A criminal defense attorney will make sure that the defendant's rights were not violated.
  • Violation of California entrapment laws: Entrapment is when the defendant only committed the act because the police lured them to do so. There are many cases in which police officers become overzealous and force a situation that leads to a mistaken and illegal arrest.
  • Use of an illegal search warrant: There have been cases of officers misleading judges to obtain warrants.
  • Arrests made without proof the drugs belonged to the defendant: Some defendants are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The LA meth defense attorneys at Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP serve the Greater Los Angeles area. We work to have our clients' drug charges thrown out or reduced. There are alternative sentencing options such as drug diversion programs and rehabilitation services available for defendants facing misdemeanor meth possession as well. We have a long history of successfully handling meth charges. If you are facing meth charges in Los Angeles, please do not hesitate to call our offices to discuss your case.

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