Los Angeles Drug Possession Attorney

Drug Crime Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles, California

Have you been arrested for drug possession? While considered to be one of the lesser drug crimes, a serious drug possession conviction may result in jail time or even a state prison sentence.

Los Angeles drug crime attorney Richard Sudar is qualified to represent you if you are facing any type of drug possession charges. Practicing criminal defense for clients throughout Los Angeles County and with experience as a former Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County, Richard Sudar has experience both in prosecution and in defense and uses this to his clients’ advantage. It is a rare opportunity to work with a defense lawyer who understands the criminal defense and the criminal prosecution processes as well as Mr. Sudar. He can review your particular drug possession charges and conduct a thorough evaluation in order to determine how best to defend your rights.

Drug Possession in Los Angeles County

Drug possession charges will be based upon several important factors:

• The type of drug found
• The amount of drug
• Whether the defendant has a prior criminal history
• Whether the defendant had possession of the drugs for personal use, or for distribution/sale

Additional factors which will come into play in your criminal proceedings will include whether the search conducted by law enforcement was legal. If you were the victim of an illegal search and seizure your attorney may move to have evidence suppressed and thus help you reach a better outcome for your Los Angeles drug possession case.

Los Angeles Drug Possession Defense Lawyer

In California, Proposition 36, the “Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act” allows for alternative sentencing for first and second offenders of non-violent drug possession crimes. This will be a valuable option for a defendant whose drug possession case cannot be won in court, enabling him/her to still avoid imprisonment and a mark on his/her criminal record.

Contact Los Angeles drug possession lawyer Richard Sudar regarding your drug charges!