Drug Crime Offenses in Century City, CA

Woodland Hills Criminal Defense Attorney

Controlled substances are divided into five "schedules." The most addictive substances have the highest potential for abuse and are deemed Schedule I drugs, while the least addictive substances have the lowest potential for abuse and are Schedule V drugs.

Schedule I drugs include: heroin, cocaine, LSD, and other highly addictive drugs with no accepted medical use in California. Various criminal offenses that you could be charged with regarding these controlled substances include possession, cultivation, distribution, transporting, importing, or smuggling.

Depending on the schedule of substance and the amount that was found at the time of your arrest, you could face a range of serious penalties if convicted. In addition, the discretion of the prosecution can have an effect on the severity of your charges. Various misdemeanor drug offenses can include penalties of up to 1 year in jail and fines up to $6,000 upon conviction. If you are charged with manufacturing a controlled substance, then you could face up to seven years in prison along with other fines and penalties.

Defending You Against Drug Crime Charges

At Taub & Taub, P.C., our Century City criminal defense attorneys are dedicated to providing our clients with the representation that they need in order to effectively pursue their goals and desires regarding the outcomes of their cases. With hundreds of jury and bench trials completed and many successful appeal cases that we have handled, as well as a combined 45+ years of experience, we can use our skill and knowledge to improve your situation. Our primary mission is to help our clients achieve their goals and desires regarding their cases.