Drug Crimes Overview

Los Angeles Drug Crime Defense Attorney

Although it may appear that California is lax in its punishment of drug offenses, this is far from the truth. Almost all drug offenses in the state carry severe penalties, and repeat offenders face even harsher punishments. In cases of possession of certain types of drugs such as methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine or ecstasy, the law is unrelenting in seeking punishment for those who even possess a small amount of the drug. These drugs are classified as "Schedule 1" and if found to possess the illegal substance, you may face a felony charge and in some cases, a conviction could result in 20 years spent in state prison, depending upon the amount and type of drug. Once you have entered "the system" you are now facing serious repercussions even if you never intended to sell the drug you possess. In order to survive the Superior Court system, or in some serious cases, the Federal Court system, you need to have strong legal representation from a Los Angeles drug crime lawyer.

Drug Crime Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles

There are a large number of federal, state and local narcotics task forces that are constantly seeking out those who manufacture, distribute and cultivate a any of these illegal substances. These task forces are highly motivated to get all drug offenders off the streets and into jail. The prosecutors, both federal and state, are committed to getting a conviction, and have the backup of these law enforcement teams and the evidence they gather against you. These odds are tough, and it is strongly advised that you contact the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz at once if you have been arrested for any drug crime in L.A.

As California is a border state, it has its own particular drug problems related to drugs coming across the Mexico border. There are a variety of ways that the drugs enter the country, and any case that is related to importing drugs through Mexico or another country, whether through violation of import-export laws, or through the mail or other courier company will likely be charged federally. The federal court system is a completely different system than the state court system, often with more serious penalties. If convicted in federal court, there is a strong possibility that you will be incarcerated in federal prison, in some cases for decades. When choosing a defense lawyer, no matter what level of drug offense is involved, you want an attorney that is familiar with the court systems and has extensive trial experience. Attorney Robert Schwartz is an award winning and well-respected criminal defense lawyer with over 35 years of experience and is prepared to fight aggressively on behalf of any client charged with a drug offense in L.A.

Contact a Los Angeles drug crime defense attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz if you have been arrested and charged with a drug offense in L.A.