Los Angeles Drug Offense Lawyer

Drug crimes are extremely serious – if you are accused or if you have reason to believe that you are under investigation, it is highly encouraged that you immediately seek legal counsel from a knowledgeable Los Angeles criminal defense attorney that you can fully count on. At Takakjian & Sitkoff, we recognize what is on the line when facing criminal conviction – you can trust that if you should choose to work with a lawyer from our firm, you will be able to rest easier knowing that we have extensive experience with criminal law and are prepared to do everything possible to defend your rights.

Have you been criminally charged with drug possession?

One of the most common charges relating to drugs is that of the possession of a controlled substance. In the state of California, §11350 of the Health and Safety Code is very detailed describing the penalties associated with the possession of controlled substances. It, however, is important to realize that there are three separate types of possession – each of which will carry different penalties. These include:

• Actual Possession – This is the actual physical possession of a drug. If you are found to have actual possession, it means that it was found to be on your person – no matter whether in a pocket or in a body cavity. This type of possession will be the hardest to defend against.
• Constructive Possession – Constructive possession means that while the drugs were not found to be on your person, they were in a place where it has been deemed that you have control. For example, in a search and seizure drugs were found in your house.
• Joint Possession – Simply speaking, this is possession in which you only have partial control over the drugs. This can be either actual or constructive possession.

Aggressive Drug Possession Defense Attorney in LA

If you have been criminally charged with drug possession, no matter whether it was actual, constructive or joint, it is in your best interests to get the involvement of an experienced and hard-hitting criminal lawyer that you can trust. At Takakjian & Sitkoff, we have former experience as prosecutors and are therefore fully able to help you in even the most troubling of situations. To learn more about how we will be able to help you, we encourage you to contact an experienced attorney from our firm as soon as possible. With extensive experience and a dynamic approach, you will be able to rest easier knowing that you will have an advocate that will stop at nothing in their efforts to protect and defend your freedom.

To schedule your initial case consultation, please contact a Los Angeles drug possession attorney from our legal team as soon as possible.