Recent Posts in Drug Crimes Category
| January 26, 2012 |
| One of The Largest Take Downs in San Diego FBI History |
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More than a 100 suspected gang members were arrested in San Diego on Wednesday January 25, 2012. These arrests were part of a wide ranged investigation of alleged racketeering, firearms trafficking, and drug distribution by the Mexican Mafia.
Federal and local officials arrested 104 of the defendants, including the suspected Mexican Mafia members. Fifteen suspects remain at large.
Two of the suspects, Rudy Espudo and Salvador Colabella, are believed to be high-ranking members of the Mexican Mafia, who are accused of overseeing the criminal activity.
The Mexican Mafia has ties with thousands of gang members in Southern California.
The arrests mark "one of the largest single takedowns in San Diego FBI history".
Gang crimes involving weapon trafficking and drug distributing is taken very seriously by the federal government. Conviction of such crimes can result in long term imprisonment and very heavy fines.
Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys have the experience in handling heavy cases of this sort. We have the knowledge, skill, and tools to competently and aggressively defend our clients involved in gang crimes, drug crimes, weapons charges, and any other crime, state or federal.
Our Lawyers in L.A. are confident in our approach and strategy and getting our clients the best possible results in priority to us.
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| January 12, 2012 |
| Coast Guard Search of Boat Reveals 2000 Pounds of Marijuana |
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As Coast Guard crews were on patrol late Tuesday, December 10, 2012, they spotted two vessels on radar just northwest of Catalina Island.
After a brief pursuit, eight people were arrested. A search of one of the vessels in which four of the eight arrestees were on revealed 2000 pounds of marijuana.
The men and the marijuana were transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigation agents for further investigation.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is expected to file drug trafficking charges against the four men who were on board with the drugs.
Drug trafficking charges are taken very seriously and can result in m either a misdemeanor charge or a felony charge at either state or federal level depending on all the surrounding circumstances such as type of drug, amount of drug and criminal history.
Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys are experienced in handling drug crime cases including trafficking, manufacturing, and possessing.
We have a combined 75 years of experience and we know our way around the legal system. As your defense attorney, our main goal in defending our clients is to get the best possible results.
If you or someone you know is facing a drug crime, on state or federal level, contact our Criminal Lawyers in L.A. and
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| June 07, 2011 |
| Lenny Dykstra - Charged With Drug and Theft Crimes & Faces 12 Years in State Prison |
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A few months ago, former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra, 48, was charged with bankruptcy fraud for selling belongings from his $18.5 million mansion after he had filed for bankruptcy in 2009.
On Monday June 6, 2001, Lenny Dykstra was charged with grand theft auto and drug possession by prosecutors who claim he used phony information to lease a car from a Southern California dealership.
He was charged with 25 misdemeanor and felony counts of grand theft auto, attempted grand theft auto, identity theft and other
drug crimes.
His accountant and a friend were charged in connection with the alleged auto theft.
Prosecutors assert that the three men tried to lease high-end cars from dealers this year by providing phony information and claiming credit through a phony business called Home Free Systems.
Two dealerships rejected the lease applications but a third allowed the men to drive off with three cars.
Police who arrested Dykstra on April 14 found cocaine, Ecstasy and the synthetic human growth hormone Somatropin at his San Fernando Valley home.
Dykstra made a statement to the newspaper stating, "Of course I'm not guilty, the car got stolen alright - stolen by them. I don't have it anymore. It's gone like my computer, my phone, my clothes."
That may have been a reference to Dykstra's financial woes.
Dykstra spent 12 years in the big leagues and helped the Mets to the World Series championship in 1986. He was a three-time All-Star in the 1990s while with the Phillies.
He now faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
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| December 07, 2010 |
| Police are Investigating a Fire that Broke out in a Building for Possible Illegal Marijuana Cultivation |
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An overnight fire in a Sun Valley commercial building is being investigated and said to contain substantial stores of marijuana. The tenants are described by their neighbors as friendly, but secretive and security conscious. The fire call came in at 11:44 p.m. Saturday and firefighters immediately alerted police investigators when they discovered the marijuana. Sgt. David Tomilin of the Los Angeles Police Department's Foothill Division said "A lot of marijuana had been burned, but I'm not sure how much went up in smoke." Officers booked more than 100 pounds into evidence Sunday morning.
Investigators could not yet call the operation illegal, since marijuana for medical purposes can be grown and distributed legally. "I don't know if they had some kind of licensing," said Tomilin. "It's obviously not for personal use based on the amount. The stuff we could book was in trash cans in 30 to 40 pound bags."
An early wire-service report quoted a police investigator as saying that the fire was started by a high-wattage bulb frequently used to grow marijuana indoors, but authorities backed away from that conclusion pending further investigation.
According to Health & Safety code 11358, Anyone who plants, cultivates, harvests, dries, or processes any marijuana or any part therof, except as otherwise provided by law, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison.
If you or someone you know is facing marijuana cultivation charges it is important to hire a experienced criminal defense attorney. Contact the Hedding law firm today and set up a free face-to-face consultation. Our attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience in these types of cases. They will collect all the information pertaining to your case and work hard to get the best possible outcome.
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| October 26, 2010 |
| Prosecutors Reject Drug Case Against Rapper T.I. |
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office declined to file criminal charges against Grammy award-winning rapper T.I., citing his federal prison sentence on a probation violation.
This past September, T.I. and his wife, Tameka Cottle, were in their vehicle when they were stopped by Los Angeles county deputies. During the traffic stop, deputies smelled marijuana coming from their vehicle. While searching for the source of the odor, deputies found four ecstasy pills in the rapper's pants. T.I and his wife were later booked at the West Hollywood sheriffs station on drug-possession charges. The rapper was on probation after serving seven months in prison on weapons charges.
The prosecutors rejected the case, citing the federal 11 month prison sentence given to the rapper for violating the terms of his probation, stemming from his September arrest. T.I. faced a 30 year prison sentence in 2007 after an arrest on federal gun charges.
If you or a loved one is being charged with drug charges, a Los Angeles criminal attorney who specializes in drug possession cases is key for your case. Contact the Hedding Law firm today at (818) 986-2092, we will gather all the facts of your case, understand the facts, and prepare the best defense possible for your unique case.
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| October 22, 2010 |
| 11-year-old Kid Gets Parents Caught for Drug Possession |
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After a school anti-drug lecture conducted by officers at D.A.R.E, an 11-year-old elementary school kid brought a few joints to campus and turned them in, saying they belonged to his parents. The kid's parents were arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor charges.
Police Officer Stason Tyrrell made a statement saying "Even if it's happening in their own home with their own parents, they understand that's a dangerous situation because of what we're teaching them. That's what they told to do, to make us aware."
The father of the child told WBTV that it's "no one's business" how the 11-year-old got a hold of the joints and he also stated "I don't give drugs to my kids."
If you or someone you know is facing drug charges contact the Hedding Law firm today to set up a free and immediate face-to-face consultation. We understand that the penalties involved with these types of charges are serious. Our Los Angeles Criminal defense attorneys have been successful in dozens of these types of cases and we will do our best to devise the appropriate plan of action for your unique case.
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| October 18, 2010 |
| Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca Opposes Proposition Legalizing Marijuana Related Activities |
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Los Angeles county Sheriff, Lee Baca, stated during a news conference Friday that his deputies' Marijuana enforcement would not change regardless if Proposition 19 passed or not. Baca stated that the proposition was superseded by federal law and if passed, would be found unconstitutional. When Baca was asked if he had ever experimented with the drug, Baca replied, "Hell no." According to Baca, legalizing Marijuana would have many repercussions, such as increasing the costs of drug rehabilitation, causing traffic accidents, prompting labor disputes with employees under the influence on the job and will assist drug cartels selling harder narcotics by providing a safe cover. Baca said personal users smoking in their homes are not a priority for police agencies, "if you want to do a joint in your house, do it. Leave the rest of us alone." Baca said. Baca encourages local law enforcement agencies to abide by federal drug laws prohibiting marijuana even if Proposition 19 passes.
If Proposition 19 is approved, marijuana-related activities will be legalized, local governments will be allowed to regulate these activities, local governments will be able to impose and collect marijuana-related fees and taxes, and authorize various criminal and civil penalties.
If you are facing a drug offense, it is important to have a experienced attorney on your side. The Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys at the Hedding Law firm dedicate themselves to their clients and work hard to get the best possible outcome. Call our office today at 818-986-2092, to set up a free face-to-face consultation. |
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