Los Angeles Cocaine Defense Attorney

Southern California Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer

In the state of California there is a no-nonsense policy toward the production and distribution of cocaine for recreational use. Cocaine is a derivative of the coca leaf and has powerful addictive properties. Drug dealers caught distributing cocaine in California face both criminal and civil repercussions. If caught dealing cocaine, you may be given a prison sentence of 3-5 years – if this is your first offense. If this is your third felony offense or more, you may be looking at a 25-year prison sentence without the possibility of parole.

If this is your first offense, there may be alternatives to serving jail time or having a mark put on your record. By hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer, you can find out if you qualify for drug diversion or “drug court”. Drug diversion programs allow someone accused of minor a drug offense to be considered for treatment instead of jail time.

At the Law Offices of Barry Bernstein, our defense attorneys understand the legalities of a drug crime charge.  We will fight for your rights and we always thoroughly investigate your case to see if there are any motions that may be brought to have your charges dismissed completely. A drug crimes defense expert, Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Barry Bernstein has over 40 years of legal experience and is dedicated to helping his clients.

Drug Crimes Expertise in California