Drug Crime Lawyer in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Drug Crime Attorney
As Former Los Angeles Prosecutors, our firm specializes in aggressive Criminal Defense work in Southern California Courts - in the area of Drug Offenses. We promise that only the three firm partners work on your case, rather than young attorneys, contract lawyers, or case managers. Our law firm has been recognized as a Top 5% U.S. Law Firm based on peer reviews from other attorneys, judges, and prosecutors, in the area of legal ethics, professionalism, and judgment. We have more than 50 years experience in defending all criminal matters.
What is a drug crime?
A drug crime is a criminal act involving the manufacturing, trafficking, possession, or sale of an unlawful narcotic. Unlawful narcotics include: heroin, LSD, cocaine, crack, marijuana, methamphetamines, and unauthorized prescription medications such as OxyContin or Vicodin.
Frequently Committed Drug Crimes
The state of California has zero tolerance when it comes to drug related offenses. All drug crimes are taken seriously by law enforcement and prosecuted to the fullest extent. Commonly committed drug crimes include: drug possession, drug possession with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, drug manufacturing, drug trafficking, drug distribution, drug cultivation, and money laundering.
CaliforniaDrug Crime Legal Penalties
Once a person is convicted a Drug Crime, he/she may be punished with:
- imprisonment
- large fines
- restitution
- community service
- probation
- parole
- mandatory drug and alcohol counseling
Drug crime charges and legal penalties will depend upon the type of crime committed, the type of drug under possession, and the amount of the drug under possession. If the defendant is a repeat offender, or if the defendant solicited to minors, he/she may be subject to enhanced criminal charges and sentencing.
Due to the life-altering legal consequences that are involved, it is always in a person’s best interest to obtain the services of a criminal defense attorney who has the legal background and knowledge it takes to successfully fight drug crime charges.
For our clients' convenience, we have offices in the vicinity of courthouses in Antelope Valley,
Beverly Hills,
Burbank,
Glendale,
Long Beach,
Los Angeles,Pasadena,
San Fernando,
South Bay,
Ventura,
Valencia,
Whittier, and
San Bernardino, and we are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our main office is directly across the street from the
Van Nuys Court and the Van Nuys LAPD Jail.
Hiring an Experienced Drug Crimes Attorney
Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP is a criminal defense law firm that has been helping clients throughout Southern California contest their criminal charges and obtain superior results for years. Our skilled drug crimes attorneys have over 50 years of collective court room experience and we are fully prepared to undertake our clients’ cases. When we work with our clients, we do everything possible to make sure that they receive the attention, resources, and dedicated legal counsel that they deserve.
If you have been charged with a serious criminal offense, do not hesitate to call Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP at (877) 781-1570. Our knowledgeable legal team can evaluate your case and advise you of your legal options.
Contact Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today!