Los Angeles drug transportation attorneys | California drug transportation defense lawyers

Los Angeles Drug Transportation Attorneys

California Drug Crimes Defense Lawyers

If you have been charged with or arrested for transporting any type of illegal drug or controlled substance in California, a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in your case. If charged with drug transportation, you may face either State or Federal prosecution, depending upon where the drug was moved. If the drug was transported internationally or between states, this is a federal offense and the FBI and federal prosecutors will be involved.

Whether you were falsely accused, in the wrong place at the wrong time or may have actually been transporting drugs, hiring an experienced lawyer will make all the difference in your case. If could be that an illegal search and seizure led to the discovery of drugs in your possession, which you were allegedly transporting. Regardless of the specific circumstances surrounding your arrest and charges, an attorney will be able to help.

At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our attorneys are extremely dedicated to defending our clients’ rights. We can work to have the charges against you lowered or have evidence suppressed. Our lawyers have 75 years of combined legal experience and are well qualified to handle your drug transportation case. We represent clients throughout Riverside, Ventura, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles and San Bernardino, California.

Drug Transportation Convictions in Southern California

Drug transportation is a criminal offense which involves the transporting or moving of a controlled substance (marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.) from one place to another – within a state or across state lines. In California, if you are convicted of transportation you will face the following penalties (dependent upon the type and amount of drugs found in your possession and your criminal record):

Up to 5 years in California state prison

Heavy fines

Probation

Community service

Possible revocation of your driver’s license

Mark on your criminal record

Possible deportation, if you are not a U.S. citizen

Don’t take a chance with your future; retain the services of a skilled drug crimes defense attorney today. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our attorneys can provide you with the personal attention and dedication to your case that is needed to help ensure a victory either in or out of the courtroom.

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