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Los Angeles Drug Cultivation Lawyers

Experienced California Drug Crimes Defense Attorneys

In the United States, cultivating (growing) marijuana is a criminal offense. Cultivation refers to the process of caring for and nurturing a plant so it will thrive and grow; the criminal offense usually includes such illegal drugs as marijuana, cannabis and hashish. Drug cultivation can also include the processing of these plants or seeds.

Accused of drug cultivation? The defense attorneys at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt may be able to help. We work with our clients to face the drug charges you are facing head on, working quickly to have them lowered or dismissed completely. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our lawyers are experienced in all areas of State and Federal criminal law and have defended numerous drug crimes cases resulting in successful outcomes.

Penalties for Drug Cultivation in California

Cultivation is often charged as a felony offense in California, for which the minimum sentence is one year in state prison. Actual sentencing will depend upon the number of marijuana plants or cannabis seeds in your possession and any prior drug-related convictions. If this is your second or subsequent conviction, you may face additional penalties and a longer prison sentence. It is almost guaranteed that the prosecution will show you no lenience.

If you are convicted of drug cultivation, you may face incarceration, probation, high monetary fines, community service and rehabilitation. Offenders who are not United States citizens may also face deportation if convicted. California’s law enforcement organizations and courts are cracking down hard on drug cultivation by actively searching for offenders and by enforcing harsh penalties for those convicted.

If you are currently under investigation for drug cultivation, or if you have already been arrested, it would be to your benefit to retain the services of a knowledgeable defense attorney immediately. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our attorneys are dedicated to fighting for your rights and defending the drug crime charges against you. We serve the California counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Santa Clarita. When you work with a defense lawyer at our firm, you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

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