Los Angeles Drug Crimes Defense Attorneys

Thanks to the ongoing "war on drugs," those accused of drug crimes face substantial penalties for even the simplest crimes. Possession alone comes with an automatic driver’s license suspension and may draw jail time, depending on the circumstances. You can be convicted of a felony and send to prison for decades for more serious drug crimes like large-scale possession, manufacturing or trafficking. Under federal law, authorities may also be able to take away any money or property they believe you received because of drugs. When you’re facing these types of penalties, you need the advice of a smart, experienced Los Angeles drug charge defense lawyer before you say a single word to law enforcement.

Wallin & Klarich can help. We have defended people throughout the Los Angeles area against serious drug charges for more than 30 years. Our experience includes hundreds of state and federal drug cases, including accusations of:

• Possession of drug ingredients or paraphernalia
• Illegal possession of prescription drugs like Oxycontin
• Simple possession
• Possession with intent to distribute
• Selling drugs (distribution)
• Cultivation or manufacturing
• Trafficking or importing

If you’re charged with possession, possession with intent or small-scale sales, you’re most likely to face a misdemeanor with minimal jail time. You’re more likely to face prison if you’re accused of large-scale possession, trafficking or serious manufacturing of drugs. Worse, because of our state’s three-strikes law, you could face decades in jail for even a nonviolent charge if it’s a felony. That’s why it’s essential to talk to the aggressive Los Angeles drug crime defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich before you decide to plead guilty.

Aggressive Defense From Wallin & Klarich

Law enforcement doesn’t always follow the rules. Out of eagerness to get a conviction, officers sometimes violate defendants’ legal rights or make mistakes. If discovered, some of these flaws can force prosecutors to set you free. After we take your case, Wallin & Klarich attorneys look closely for and aggressively challenge any sloppy work, civil rights violations or other problems. If this type of challenge isn’t possible, we will defend you thoroughly and vigorously in a court of law. Prosecutors have a legal obligation to prove their cases beyond a reasonable doubt. We will force them to live up to that standard by attacking bad assumptions and doubtful evidence, in pre-trial negotiations or in court.

If you’re accused of a nonviolent first or second offense, Wallin & Klarich can likely get you into Drug Court instead of jail. In Drug Court, established in 2000 by Proposition 36, you avoid jail and a conviction by committing to a period of regular drug testing, addiction treatment and classes. If you successfully complete the program, you won’t have a conviction on your record at all.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach each case with the belief that we could easily be defending one of our own family members. After more than 30 years of practicing criminal defense law, we understand how upsetting and stressful criminal charges can be to our clients and their families. That’s why we’re committed to being there for our clients at all times: 24 hours a day, seven days a week and every day of the year. We also offer reasonable legal fees and payment plans for clients who request them. And we offer free case evaluations to potential clients, so there’s no risk in speaking with an experienced Los Angeles drug defense attorney about your case. To schedule a free consultation with Wallin & Klarich, call us today at 1-877-385-4950. We promise to be there when you call.

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