Los Angeles Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer
Overview of Drug Crimes
The war on drugs has been raging for many years and most often the people who are being caught up are good people who have just made a mistake. In any given year, approximately 1.5 million people are arrested for drug crimes in the United States. Drug crimes are very serious and can result in penalties ranging from misdemeanor fines to felony prison time. There are many types of drug charges that can be filed including:
- Drug Trafficking
- Drug Distribution
- Drug Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Possession with Intent to Sell
- Drug Sales
The laws regarding drug crimes are very complex. As an example, a drug charge can be affected not only the amount of drugs in question but also by the location where you were arrested. One thing you can be sure of is that the police and prosecution will aggressively pursue the strongest possible case against you. It is absolutely critical that you contact a skilled Los Angeles criminal attorney as soon as you possibly can. The Law Offices of Loren Merlin will aggressively fight for you and energetically defend your rights. Our firm understands what you are going through and we will be by your side every step of the way determined to achieve the best possible outcome on your behalf. Our resourceful legal team may be able to use Proposition 36 to help you avoid jail time altogether. We care about you future and we will fight for you.
Defending Against Drug Charges
When you are facing drug charges you need an attorney who will use every available resource to protect your rights and your future. At our confident firm, you can trust that you will be represented by a hard-hitting lawyer that is devoted to pursuing results. We have the unique ability to tenaciously defend you while at the same time effectively working with the prosecution to seek out favorable solutions including reduced charges or even a dismissal. We will carefully listen to the specific circumstances of your case so that we can immediately begin a thorough investigation of your case to ensure that your rights were not violated. We will work closely with you and help you seek the most favorable outcome possible so that you can put this behind you and move toward a brighter future.
Contact a Los Angeles drug crime lawyerfrom our dedicated firm right away when you need a hard-hitting and effective defense against drug related charges.