200 Pounds of Marijuana Seized at La Habra Heights Home

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies seized an estimated $1 million worth of marijuana in a La Habra Heights home after responding to a report of two men, one bleeding, the other in possession of a rifle, outside the home. A Sheriff's Department statement said the situation unfolded when deputies arrived at the residence on Skyline Vista Drive after residents reporting seeing the two men. The deputies could not locate them, but they later learned that a gunshot victim matching his description was in a local hospital.

A search warrant was obtained and police located about of 200 pounds of marijuana, packaged for sales. Detectives also located a digital scale, plastic baggies, and other associated paraphernalia commonly utilized in the sale and distribution of marijuana. Police arrested Edward Smetak on suspicion of drug and gun possession.

If you facing marijuana drug sales criminal charges, it is critical that you contact a  Los Angeles marijuana sales criminal defense attorney immediately. These charges are considered a felony and punishable with severe fines and imprisonment. When drug sales are involved the individual is not generally allowed to exchange a treatment program for prison time.

At Cron, Israels & Stark, one of our skilled criminal defense lawyers will meet with you to discuss the best defense strategy for your defense. Issues we need to discuss include the arrest procedure, how evidence was gathered, was the serarch warrant conducted legally, did police have probable cause for the search, and any other facts that could lead to challenging any evidence against you. Criminal defense lawyers  Steve Cron and  Philip Israels will pursue every angle to protect your rights and obtain the most favorable outcome in your marijuana sales case.