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Los Angeles Federal Drug Violations Attorneys

California Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our federal criminal defense attorneys fight to protect our clients’ rights in the face of federal drug violation charges. Whether you have been charged with drug trafficking, manufacturing, distributing or selling illegal drugs, or any other drug violation, a criminal defense lawyer at our offices can help you obtain the best possible outcome for the charges against you. We represent drug crimes cases that involve marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, heroin, morphine and all other controlled substances and prescription drugs. We serve Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, San Bernardino and Santa Clarita, California.

The federal government has specific laws and severe penalties for those convicted of a federal drug violation. Government and local law enforcement agencies are determined to reduce drug-related crime, drug use and punish those who are repeat offenders, drug dealers or drug lords. The federal government has statutes set in place which classify controlled substances under “schedules,” or categories. The drugs that are listed in these categories are called Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDSs). The drugs are added, deleted or rescheduled on the list by the United States Attorney General.

Federal Drug Crimes Penalties in California

Penalties for a federal drug crime are very severe and are based on the quantity, classification and purpose of the drug in your possession. You can receive even more severe penalties if the drug violation involves selling or delivering drugs to minors, having minors distribute the drugs, or if the drugs are sold or distributed on school property. If convicted in the state of California of a federal drug violation, you could be looking at the following penalties:

Up to lifetime imprisonment

Possible death penalty

Severe fines

Long-term probation

Mandatory drug rehabilitation

Drug counseling

Community service

Lifetime revocation of driver’s license

At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, your federal criminal defense attorney will fight to protect your rights and your future, even in the face of harsh prosecution and an extensive investigation by federal agencies.

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