Los Angeles Drug Crimes Lawyer

Beverly Hills Drug Cultivation Defense Attorney

Drug cultivation refers to the planting, growing, cultivation or harvesting of marijuana plants or cannabis seeds. Under California Health & Safety Code Section 11358, this is a felony offense punishable by up to three years in state prison. With the proper legal defense, individuals found growing marijuana strictly for personal use may be able to secure alternative sentencing under California law.

Los Angeles drug crime defense attorney Robert M. Bernstein has handled numerous drug cultivation cases throughout Los Angeles County and the state of California. Using his experience as a former prosecutor, attorney Bernstein is able to negotiate with the prosecuting attorney in order to attempt to have charges reduced or dropped altogether. Additionally, his prosecution experience has enabled attorney Bernstein to be effective in the courtroom, using his aggressive litigation tactics and his understanding of the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

Los Angeles Drug Cultivation Charges & Medical Marijuana

Although California state law recognizes and allows marijuana for medical purposes, Federal Law does not and criminal charges in Federal Court are a distinct possibility with any cultivation case. Even with the state medical marijuana laws, “grow houses” may still be targeted by either state or federal law enforcement agencies, even when these operations are conducted by a licensed caregiver in order to provide his patients with medical marijuana.

Defending drug cultivation charges, particularly because they may involve state and/or federal agency involvement, takes an aggressive, skilled and experienced Los Angeles defense lawyer. Attorney Robert Bernstein has the qualifications necessary to help clients in State, Federal and Juvenile Courts throughout California. As such, he has been able to help a broad range of clients facing drug cultivation charges involving large and small amounts of marijuana.

Los Angeles Drug Cultivation Lawyer

As stated above, a drug cultivation conviction in California may result in a state prison sentence of up to 3 years and even greater penalties in Federal Court. Additionally, it may involve federal agencies (such as the Drug Enforcement Administration) and federal prosecutors. You will need a Los Angeles drug cultivation defense attorney on your side that can assert your defense and aggressively fight for your rights.

Contact Los Angeles drug cultivation attorney Robert M. Bernstein today!