Los Angeles Crack Defense Attorney
Drug Crimes Involving Crack
Crack, also called crack cocaine, is a form of cocaine that can be smoked. Crack is an illegal drug that has been labeled a Schedule II controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The penalties for a crack offense are usually harsher than cocaine because smoking cocaine is considered more addictive and dangerous.
If you have been arrested for a drug crime involving crack, contact a Los Angeles drug crime lawyer immediately to have your case reviewed. An attorney experienced in crack cases can explain your options and discuss various defense strategies that can be used to help prevent a conviction.
Crack Lawyer in Los Angeles
Possessing, using, manufacturing, distributing, importing, exporting and selling crack are
drug crimes. The amount of crack involved in the case is one of the key factors that will determine if you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony. Another important legal issue in crack cases is if the drug was intended for personal use or to be sold. An arrest for selling or intending to sell any illegal drug typically has worse consequences than a case involving personal use of the drug. Having a prior criminal history can also result in more serious charges, even when the drug was for personal use.
A guilty verdict in a crack case can result in:
- Imprisonment
- Fines
- Asset forfeiture
- Loss of driver's license
- Mandatory registration as a narcotics offender.
Takakjian & Sitkoff provides skilled representation in drug crime cases involving crack and other illegal substances. Lawyers at our firm include a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorneys, and a former Police Detective of the Year. We know the tactics the prosecution uses in drug cases when seeking a conviction, and can build a strong defense to challenge their evidence.
Contact a Los Angeles crack lawyer
from Takakjian & Sitkoff for competent legal counsel if you have been arrested for a drug crime involving crack.