Los Angeles Drug Crimes Defense Attorney

Alternative Sentencing

In 2000, California lawmakers passed Prop 36, which allowed first and second time drug possession cases to have alternative sentencing.  This means that the individual will be required to attend drug treatment programs to assist in handling their addiction in cases that do not include any violence.  Even so, when arrested and charged with any drug crime, it is critical to have legal assistance from a Los Angeles drug crimes defense lawyer to ensure that the option of alternative sentencing provided by Prop 36 is applied in your case.  Some types of possession charges are less likely to be allowed to have alternative sentencing, and the amount of the drug in possession can make a difference as to whether you are considered eligible.  Hard drugs such as meth, cocaine and heroin become troublesome when entering the court system.   If you are facing a drug crime charge, it is vital that you have legal representation.

Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer Fights for Alternative Sentencing in L.A.

Any person who has a felony conviction on their criminal record that qualifies under the "three strikes law" is not eligible for Prop 36 alternative sentencing.  However, there may be actions that can be taken on your behalf to make this possible, with the assistance of a skilled criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Sean Tabibian & Associates.  If you are on probation for an earlier drug crime conviction and have had alternative sentencing, it will be determined by the court if you can once again have the alternative sentence.  With the assistance of a skilled lawyer from the firm, this can often be achieved, thus helping you to avoid jail or prison time for the offense.  In some cases, the prosecutor will fight to have your probation cancelled and to send you to jail or prison.  It is important that you have a powerful defense lawyer when you enter any courtroom in the Los Angeles area.

If you fail to follow the terms of the probation you received through Prop 36, it can be revoked.  In these cases you can spend up to 3 years in prison.  It is dangerous to not follow the exact steps of your alternative sentencing, such as checking in with the probation officer or attending every class that the program offers so that you can get the charges dismissed after successful completion of the state-ordered program.  However, for those who have had their probation revoked, there is likely another option that can be worked out if you contact the firm to discuss your case.

Contact a Los Angeles Drug Crimes Defense Attorney from the Law Offices of Sean Tabibian & Associates if you have been arrested and charged with a drug crime in L.A.