Drug Crimes Defense Attorney Serving Los Angeles County

About Drug Crimes in Los Angeles

Drug offenses are vigorously prosecuted in California state and federal criminal courts. The strength of a case, however, may depend on the actions of arresting officers, investigators, and prosecutors. At the law office of Cron Israels & Stark, our Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers work with private investigators, lab technicians, and forensic experts to expose mistakes in the collection of evidence, execution of a search warrants, unconstitutional car stops, and questionable interrogation techniques. When guilt is not in question, our attorneys are effective negotiators who understand how to work with prosecutors to reduce the charges or mitigate the sentences received by our client.

Often times an arrest is symptomatic of a more serious drug or substance abuse problem. If that is the case, we work with experienced professionals and treatment facilities to get help for our clients so that they can address any substance abuse problems they may have. By addressing their underlying substance abuse issues, clients are often able to turn their arrest or conviction into a positive, life-changing event.

If you are facing criminal charges related to a drug crime, contact criminal defense attorneys at Cron, Israels & Stark today and schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case.

Criminal Drug and Narcotics Charges

The lawyers at Cron, Israels & Stark have years of experience handling the following types of drug and narcotic offenses:

• Possession of Drugs
• Drug Sales
• Manufacturing of Drugs
• Drug Trafficking
• Drug Cultivation / Grow House
• Drug Paraphernalia
• Conspiracy

Some of the drugs considered illicit and illegal to possess include:

• Cocaine
• Crack Cocaine
• Ecstasy
• Heroin
• Methamphetamine
• Marijuana

Criminal Forfeiture and Drug Charges

Federal and state law allows the government to seize any assets or property it believes were acquired with proceeds from illegal drug activity. When a forfeiture proceeding is initiated, your assets may be seized and your bank accounts frozen. Consequently, criminal forfeiture can cause substantial problems for people trying to pay household bills, and also finance their defense. At Cron Israels & Stark, our attorneys act to immediately challenge criminal forfeitures, consulting forensic accountants of our own who can challenge the allegations of the government.

Related Drug Crime Stories in the News:
Los Angeles Times - "Califormia Voters Back Marijuana Legalization"
California voters think they should be allowed to grow and consume marijuana. The Los Angeles Times/USC poll found that voters back the marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot, 49% to 41%, with 10% uncertain about it.

Los Angeles Times - "California Doctor Accused of Prescribing Painkillers for Cash"
A physician with offices in Los Angeles and Downey was arrested for prescribing powerful painkillers for cash to people who had no medical need for them. The doctor was arrested after several pharmacies notified federal authorities that customers were coming in with prescriptions from him for large amounts of highly addictive and widely abused narcotics, including Norco, OxyContin and Vicodin. He was charged with engaging in a criminal conspiracy to distribute drugs.

Los Angeles Times - "Marijuana Law Would Propel California Into Unknown Territory"
Vote yes on Proposition 19, the measure to legalize marijuana, and the unofficial state weed and largest cash crop will be controlled like alcohol, police will focus on serious crimes and California will get billions of dollars in new taxes. That's the pitch proponents make.

Los Angeles Times - "Two Convicted for Providing Prescription Drugs to Anna Nicole Smith"
A Los Angeles County jury convicted Anna Nicole Smith's longtime companion and a psychiatrist of conspiring to provide powerful prescription drugs to the model for several years before her fatal overdose in 2007. They were convicted on two counts each of conspiring to obtain controlled substances by fraud and by providing false names.

Contact Criminal Defense Attorneys at Cron Israels & Stark Today

If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged with a drug-related crime, please contact the lawyers at Cron, Israels & Stark today and schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case. We offer:

• Certified Specialists in Criminal Law
• Emergency service - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Initial consultation
• Evening and weekend appointments
• Personal care and attention by an experienced California lawyer

At Cron, Israels & Stark, we are ready to assist you with effective legal defense for any drug crime charges you have been charged with. Contact us today .