Los Angeles Drug Sales Attorney
Sales Of Drugs And Possession With Intent To Sell
There are distinct laws separating possession of drugs with possession with the intent to sell or selling drugs. The laws of the State of California note a variety of acts that are considered under the umbrella of selling drugs:
- Transporting
- Importing
- Selling
- Furnishing
- Administering
- Giving away a controlled substance
If you have been arrested in Los Angeles for drug sales of any kind it is imperative that you contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney immediately. These acts are a felony punishable with severe fines and imprisonment for up to 9 years depending on the offense and the type of drug involved. Unfortunately, when sales are involved the individual is not generally allowed to exchange a treatment program for jail time.
Choose Powerful Legal Defense in Los Angeles
At Cron, Israels & Stark, one of our adept criminal defense lawyers will meet with you to discuss the best defense strategy for your case. Questions that will be addressed will include the arrest procedure, evidence and how it was gathered, was the warrant carried out correctly, did the authorities have proper cause for search, and any other pertinent facts that could lead to the possibility of challenging any of the evidence against you. Every avenue will be pursued to protect your rights and obtain the most favorable outcome that can be achieved with your given circumstances.
Our firm stands ready to provide you with the expertise we have garnered after handling hundreds of case for our clients. With over 100 years of combined experience, you can count on our firm to bring you dedicated and committed legal counsel when you need it most.
Related Drug Sales Crime Stories in the News:
Orange County Register - "California Doctor Accused of Selling Prescription Drugs"
A Newport Coast, California physician was arrested on charges that he sold prescriptions for addictive painkillers. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, which carries a maximum of 20 years in federal prison. The drugs involved in the case are sold under the brand names OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Norco, Lortab, Xanax, Suboxone, Subutex and Soma.
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