Santa Monica Drug Possession Lawyers Since 1987 | Former Sr. Narcotics Prosecutors
In Santa Monica and throughout Los Angeles County, possession of a controlled substances is classified into 5 categories under the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The criminal consequences for illegal possession of prescription drugs and “street drugs” can vary depending on the amount you possessed whether you intended to distribute, and the specific substance you had in your possession. Typically, drugs with greater potential for abuse, such as Cocaine, Heroin, and Methamphetamine are punished more severely than lower level drug charges, such as possession of Marijuana.