Ecstasy Lawyer in Los Angeles
Ecstasy Drug Crimes
Ecstasy (MDMA) is an illegal drug that became popular at parties and dance clubs beginning in the 1980's. It is typically taken as a pill or capsule, and acts both as a stimulant and hallucinogen. A drug offense involving ecstasy can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances of the case. "Simple possession" for personal use is often a misdemeanor, while possession with intent to sell is usually charged as a felony. The amount of ecstasy involved in the case will also impact the charges and penalties.
Contact a Los Angeles drug crime attorney if you are facing drug charges involving ecstasy, including
possession,
manufacturing,
distribution,
sales,
trafficking, importing and exporting. A qualified lawyer can offer valuable advice regarding your case and what to expect from the prosecution.
Los Angeles Ecstasy Attorney
A person arrested for a small, personal use amount of ecstasy can be imprisoned up to year. Individuals may be eligible for a diversion program if they enter an initial plea of guilty, and then complete the program requirements which usually involve some form of drug education.
The qualifications for a diversion program include:
- No prior felony conviction within the past five years
- No prior criminal conviction for a controlled substance
- The person has not previously been enrolled in, completed or was denied enrollment in a diversion program within the past five years
- The drug crime did not involve physical violence or threats of violence
- The person has no history of having parole or probation revoked and not completed
Takakjian & Sitkoff has over 60 years of combined criminal trial experience, and can provide the knowledgeable legal support you need when fighting any type of drug case. Whenever possible, we will seek alternative sentencing such as drug diversion and treatment programs.
Contact a Los Angeles ecstasy attorney
from Takakjian & Sitkoff to have your case reviewed and to discuss your legal alternatives.