Los Angeles Drug Crime Attorney

Have you been charged with a drug-related offense in Los Angeles?

With over thirty-five years of experience in drug crime defense, the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz is a well-known and respected criminal defense law firm serving Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. With a certified criminal defense specialist on their team, they have a unique advantage in creating strategic defense plans for their clients. Winner of awards such as Trial Attorney of the Year and AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, their firm is proud of the tireless effort they put into every case that comes into their office. These accolades serve as a testament to their dedication to fighting for the freedom of their clients. They also understand that drug crimes can lead to devastating consequences and so do everything possible to avoid a conviction.

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a drug offense in Los Angeles, this is a serious legal matter that needs to be addressed quickly and with skill. California lawmakers have made the penalties for certain drug offense extremely severe, and even the marijuana laws may appear to be mild until you are arrested and charged by law enforcement. In fact, in this state, you will be charged with a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana, as long as it is less than 20 ounces. Any amount above 20 ounces and you will be considered a potential distributor or trafficker of the drug and will be charged accordingly - often with a felony. Any drug crime case requires a skilled Los Angeles drug crime defense lawyer to take the actions necessary to fight for your freedom.

Areas of Practice: Drug Crime Defense

With an outstanding knowledge of the law and focusing exclusively on criminal law, you can be assured that your case will be made the priority that is necessary in order to defend a serious drug crime charge , including drug cultivation, distribution, possession, manufacturing, trafficking and prescription fraud. Furthermore, the firm defends clients facing serious marijuana charges or possession with the intent to sell/distribute. To learn more about drug crimes and the penalties associated with each, do not wait to contact the Los Angeles drug crimes lawyer at the office today. The firm will be able to provide you with detailed information regarding the criminal process step by step and what should be done after the arrest.

Contact a Los Angeles drug lawyer for aggressive defense.

When facing criminal charges related to drug crimes, you must act quickly. The speed with which the legal team at the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz moves forward is of ultimate importance to your case. Initially, after the arrest you will be "booked" at the police facility, which is the procedure in which you are photographed, fingerprinted, and locked up. A law enforcement officer or drug crime investigator will likely try to question you; do not engage in any interrogation without first getting legal representation. The interrogators are usually professional and have a purpose in attempting to get you to answer questions without an attorney present: to get you to admit to something that will aid in the prosecution's case. Never answer any questions about the alleged crime without first getting an attorney from the firm to advise you. The firm offers a free case evaluation so please do not hesitate to talk to a member of their legal team.

It is strongly advised that you contact a Los Angeles drug crime defense attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz immediately if you have been arrested and charged with any drug offense in the Los Angeles area.