Los Angeles Marijuana Defense Attorney

Southern California Drug Crimes Lawyer

In California, possessing, cultivating or selling marijuana can result in a felony or a misdemeanor charge. A first offense alone can result in being sentenced for up to one year in jail. However, there may be alternatives to serving jail time or having a mark put on your record if you do not have a prior criminal record.  By hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer, we can tell if you may qualify for drug diversion or “drug court”. Drug diversion programs allow someone accused of a minor drug offense to be considered for what is called "alternative disposition" in their case. If approved for a drug program you can receive treatment instead of jail time.

If you have been accused of a drug crime in Los Angeles, our defense attorneys know the stress and strain that this can cause to a person and their family. You must contact an attorney that understands your rights.  At the Law Offices of Barry O. Bernstein, we have the knowledge and expertise necessary to defend your case. Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Barry Bernstein has over 40 years of legal experience and is a drug crimes defense expert.

Criminal Law in California