About Marijuana Crimes in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Marijuana Defense Attorney

California has fairly "light" penalties for possession of a small amount of marijuana. When you are found to be in possession of 28.5 grams or less of the substance, the charge will be a misdemeanor and if convicted, you will owe a fine of $100. However, as soon as the amount of marijuana increases, the penalties are quite serious and any person facing a marijuana charge should make every effort to defend themselves if they hope to fight to avoid jail or prison time. If you are charged with any marijuana crime, contact a Los Angeles drug crime lawyer immediately after your arrest.

Marijuana Crime Lawyer

The charge of possession of marijuana with intent to sell is a felony charge, and if convicted you will likely spend an extended period of time in state prison. If you are found to possess more than the limited amount, you face up to 6 months in jail as part of the penalty. Cultivation of any amount of marijuana has severe penalties, including up to 36 months in prison. The sale of any amount of marijuana is a felony, and can result in a penalty of up to 4 years in jail or prison. When the amount is a large amount, it is likely that the charge will be a federal charge, particularly when the substance has crossed state or international borders. The penalties in these crimes can be as high as 20 years in federal prison, in some cases longer, depending upon the amount of marijuana discovered. It is critical to your future that you ensure that you have legal representation from a skilled marijuana defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz if you have been arrested and charged with any type of crime involving this illegal substance.

When facing any drug crime, you need to get legal representation from a proven drug crime defense attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz. The legal team has over 20 years of experience in fighting for the defense of clients charged with all types of drug crimes, including serious trafficking and marijuana cultivation charges. The legal team is very familiar with both the Superior Court and Federal Court systems, and is prepared to fight aggressively for the defense of clients who are facing such charges. Your case will be a priority, and the firm is extremely skilled and experienced in finding viable defense options in even the most serious of cases.

Contact a Los Angeles marijuana crime defense attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz if you have been arrested and charged with any marijuana offense, including federal charges.