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Drug Possession Penalties and Prop. 36

By Steven Rodriguez

Fighting a drug-related crime is a complex series of events that requires the skilled guidance of an experienced criminal defense attorney.  In Los Angeles, the possession, use or transport of drugs or controlled substances without a prescription is illegal and can vary from a misdemeanor offense to a felony.  Common Los Angeles drug crimes include possession of drugs for personal use, possession of drugs for sale, trafficking (transporting, buying and selling), distribution of drugs, cultivating or manufacturing drugs or conspiracy to any of the above.  Possession charges can be especially tricky to deal with as you don?t have to have illegal substance on you at the time of your arrest, but if drugs are found in your car, house, or purse you can still be convicted...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on February 13, 2009 (boomark / email).