Los Angeles Drug Crime Defense Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer?
When facing any type of criminal charges, you will need a defense lawyer on your side to defend your rights and represent you through the entire criminal court process. An inexperienced lawyer may advise you to plead guilty to a drug crime charge that you would have won had you gone to court with a capable lawyer at your side. At the Law Offices of Richard Sudar, we offer a free consultation to discuss your drug crime charges and determine how we can best help you.

What are some types of drug crime charges?
Drug possession, drug cultivation, drug manufacturing, drug distribution and drug trafficking are all types of drug crime charges that an individual may face. Additionally, violent crimes may also be involved in drug crime charges as well as charges of money laundering, smuggling, and other offenses.

What is an illegal search and seizure?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects Americans from “unreasonable” search and seizures. Therefore, law enforcement must have probable cause or must have a warrant in order to conduct a search of you or your property. When an illegal search and seizure occurs, the evidence obtained may be suppressed from court proceedings.

If I have a medical marijuana ID card, can I be arrested for marijuana possession?
California state law allows for the use of marijuana for medical purposes provided it is legally prescribed by a licensed care provider. A person who has been prescribed medical marijuana may be given a special identification card that allows them to have a certain amount of marijuana in their possession.

Can drug crimes include prescription drugs?
Yes. In fact, more and more drug crime cases throughout California and the rest of the U.S. have involved prescription drugs, illegally obtained and distributed through prescription fraud and similar offenses.

What alternative sentencing is available after a drug crime conviction?
For an individual convicted of a first or second minor drug offense, alternative sentencing may be available in lieu of jail time. This involves treatment and rehabilitation rather than imprisonment, in an effort to help a drug offender from committing another drug crime in the future.

What is a drug schedule?
Drugs are classified according to schedules, depending upon the medicinal qualities of the drug, if any, and the potential danger associated with the drug. Some examples of schedule I drugs include: LSD, heroin and ecstasy. Schedule II drugs include: opium, cocaine and morphine, and Schedule III drugs include: anabolic steroids and codeine. Schedule I drugs are considered the most dangerous.

Contact Los Angeles drug crime attorney Richard Sudar regarding your drug charges today!