Drug Crimes
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If you have been arrested for a drug crime, such as possession of Meth, what can you do? After a drug arrest, your first step should be to talk to a lawyer, a drug crime defense attorney who is genuinely concerned about you and who has the experience it takes to defend you and protect your rights. You can find the drug lawyer you need at the Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP law firm in Southern California.
From our offices located in Ventura County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County, and throughout Southern California, we help our clients understand their rights. In a free initial consultation, you will determine that we are the drug attorneys you want on your side in a courtroom.
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Do you have questions about what will happen next?
Do you know about California Proposition 36?
Do you know your rights?
Did the police do an illegal search?
You may be asking yourself:
"Should I go to the expense of hiring a Drug Crime Defense Attorney?" Yes!
If you have been arrested for a drug crime, you are not alone. The FBI estimates that, nationwide, a third of all arrests involve drugs offenses. At our law firm, we are concerned about your drug arrest and how we can help you.
- The penalties for drug possession crimes depend on the charges. Are you accused of possession of drugs for your own use? Or have you been accused of possession for sale, selling or manufacturing drugs? You may be charged with a state or federal drug crime. Our drug crime defense attorneys have experience in federal and state courts and with the full range of drug charges.
- Under California Proposition 36, people charged with drug possession may have the Prop 36 option of going to treatment rather than being sentenced.
- California Penal Code section 1000 - PC 1000 provides that if you are charged with certain drug offenses, and you have not committed a crime of violence or threatened violence, you may participate in a drug education and treatment program instead of being prosecuted. And when you successully complete the program, the criminal drug case is dismissed and no conviction goes on your record.
- So if treatment is successful, the charges will be dropped. Eligible defendants may receive up to one year of drug treatment and six months of aftercare. The levels and type of treatment can range from detoxification to residential to outpatient services. And may include narcotic replacement therapy.
- You may request a dismissal or reduction of a felony and early termination when all of the following Prop. 36 requirements are met:
- At least half of your probation term (1 year of a 2 year grant or 18 months of a 3 year probation period) is completed.
- Drug treatment and aftercare are completed. You must still attend 12-step meetings until you have been successfully discharged.
- The fine and Prop 36 fees are apin in full.
- Drug Court is an option in a growing number of California counties. In Drug Court, non-violent drug offenders are closely supervised by the judge.
- Yet another alternative is drug diversion. The offender is not sentenced, but sent to a diversion program that consists of a series of classes. Successful completion of the program (including no positive or "dirty" random drug tests) can mean no sentence and no criminal record.
At the Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP drug law firm, our drug attorneys have the experience, knowledge, and determination to see you through the criminal justice process. We know the alternatives that are available to you. From the moment you call, you can count on us to work for your best interests. Hire an drug lawyer who knows the drug laws and has handled cases involving drugs such as opoids, heroin, vicodin, percocet, oxycontin, dilaudid and morphine; or deal with clients going through gross withdrawls, "Jonesing" withdrawl symptoms especially from "crank." meth methamphetamine or amphetamine; or are using marijuana; or are taking "Club Drugs" ecstasy, ketamine or "Party Pills" barbiturates and methaqualone, etc.
Here are some useful links:
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Narcotics Anonymous (800) TODAYNA (800) 863-2962
- Marijuana Anonymous L.A. County North | L.A. County South | L.A. County East (Inland Empire) | Orange County
Substance Abuse Resources
- Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction (NIDA)
- SAMHSA's Quick Guide to Finding Effective Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment
- SAMHSA's Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free
- SAMHSA's Health Information Network offers publications and materials on substance abuse prevention and treatment
- SAMHSA's Recovery Month program is a public education effort to bring more awareness of substance abuse treatment issues to communities
- SAMHSA's Recovery Community Services Program supports long-term recovery resources in communities around the country
- Medline Plus (NIH) offers a library of information on Substance Abuse
Find Treatment for Substance Abuse
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
- Buprenorphine Physician & Treatment Program Locator
- Opioid Treatment Program Directory
If you have been arrested for a drug offense, do not talk to anyone until you have talked to a criminal defense lawyer at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP. We do not want to see your Miranda Rights violated (Miranda v. Arizona) - right to remain silent. We are all former deputy district attorneys and we are all on your side. Our criminal defense lawyers are ready to protect your rights and develop your defense strategy. Our fees are reasonable and we can help you!
Free consultation. Call now (866) 381-6922 or e-mail today.
Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP, is a California Bar criminal defense law firm. Please call us, we have offices throughout Southern California including Ventura County, Orange County, or Los Angeles County.
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