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Westlake Village, CA Drug Crime Defense Lawyer

If you’ve recently been arrested for a drug-related crime in California, you need to seek professional assistance immediately. The state takes drug crimes extremely seriously, and is notorious for punishing perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law. Both long and short-term consequences for drug crimes can have serious effects on the rest of your life.

Don’t let your future hang in the balance – call Strongest Defense today to schedule a free consultation with our Westlake Village drug crime defense lawyer and learn how we can work to get your charges reduced or dismissed!

Westlake Village Drug Crime Defense Lawyer

Types Of Drug Crimes We Defend Against

We handle a number of drug-related crimes, including but not limited to, the following:

  • Possession
  • Manufacture
  • Trafficking
  • Delivery and dealing
  • Forgery of prescriptions
  • Possession of precursor chemicals and other paraphernalia
  • Distribution
We are specifically skilled at handling charges that deal with marajuna, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, LSD, club drugs, and prescriptions, among others.

Consequences Of Drug Crimes

Drug crimes are classified as either a misdemeanor or felony. However, each charge is based on the circumstances of the crime, like the type, the details surrounding the incident, and whether or not the accused has prior offenses. Aggravating factors include potential gang involvement and the possession of a weapon.

Consequences for a variety of drug crimes in California are as follows:

Drug Crime Consequences
Marijuana Possession of Under 28.5 oz
  • $100 fine
  • Drug education class ordered by the court
  • There is no criminal record
Marijuana Possession of Over 28.5 oz
  • Up to 6 months in county jail
  • $500 fine
  • Summary probation
  • Labor or community service
  • Drug education class ordered by the court
  • Criminal record
Concentrated Cannabis Possession
  • Maximum sentence of 3 years in California State Prison
  • $500 fine
  • Summary or formal probation
  • Labor or community service
  • Drug education class ordered by the court
  • Criminal record
Cocaine Possession
  • Up to one year in county jail (Misdemeanor) or three years in California state prison (Felony)
  • Up to $1,000 fine for the first offense or $2,000 fine for the second offense
  • Summary or formal probation
  • Labor or community service
  • Drug education class ordered by the court
  • Criminal record
Felony Cocaine Possession With a Loaded Firearm
  • In California State Prison for 4 years
  • Formal probation
  • Labor or community service
  • Drug education class ordered by the court
  • Loss of gun ownership rights
  • Criminal record
Heroin Possession
  • One year in county jail (Misdemeanor) or three years in California state prison (Felony)
  • Up to $1,000 fine for the first offense or $2,000 fine for the second offense
  • Summary or formal probation
  • Labor or community service
  • Drug education class ordered by the court
  • Criminal record
“Meth” Possession
  • One year in county jail (Misdemeanor) or three years in California state prison (Felony)
  • $1,000 fine is possible
  • Summary or formal probation
  • Labor or community service
  • Drug education class ordered by the court
  • Criminal record
Prescription Drugs Without Prescription Possession
  • One year in county jail (misdemeanor) or three years in California state prison (Felony)
  • $1,000 fine
  • Summary or formal probation
  • Labor or community service
  • Drug education class ordered by the court
  • Criminal record

What Our Westlake Village Drug Crime Defense Lawyers Can Do For You

Drug charges can seriously jeopardize your future. It’s possible that you could lose your job, which will result in financial difficulty, and may in turn affect your housing. You could lose custody of your children (if you have them). You may even face reputational damage, or lose friends or family members due to the social stigma that surrounds drug crimes. This kind of mess can be hard to clean up, but our Westlake Village drug crime defense lawyer is in your corner. We will advocate for the best possible outcome on your behalf so that you can focus on moving forward.

Put The Strongest Defense On Your Side

We understand how overwhelming and frightening it is to face drug crime charges, especially if it’s your first time. If you’re ready to move past this mistake, we are here to help you stand up against your charges. Our Westlake Village drug crime defense lawyer, David Lehr, has 28+ years of experience navigating California drug laws and helping clients get their lives back on track. Call Strongest Defense now to schedule a free consultation to discover your legal options and next steps.
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