Los Angeles Drug Possession Attorney

Drug Possession Lawyer LA

Federal and state drug possession laws make it a crime to willfully possess illegal controlled substances such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, "club drugs," and heroin. These laws also criminalize the possession of "precursor" chemicals used in drug cultivation and manufacturing, as well as certain accessories related to drug use.  

Drug possession laws vary according to drug type, amount, and geographic area of the offense. Possession of small quantities may be deemed "simple" possession, while possession of large amounts may result in a charge of presumed "possession with intent to distribute.


If you have been arrested and charged with a drug related offense in Los Angeles County, you owe it to yourself to put our 75 plus years of combined experience to work for you!  It is not uncommon that we are able to protect your future criminal record in Los Angeles if you have a drug related offense in Los Angeles.  In my opinion, having an attorney familiar in the court your case is pending...is invaluable.  If your drug related offense is in Los Angeles, call me now and I will assist you in beginning the process of protecting your reputation, record and freedom.

Our Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers have been extremely successful in protecting our client's criminal record in straight possession cases.  We have had many cases dismissed over the years and kept our client's records clean in possession cases in Los Angeles County.

Sincerely,

Ron Hedding
Lead Attorney
Hedding Law Firm
(866) 986-2092

Simple Possession of Controlled Substance

To prove that the defendant is guilty of this crime, the People must prove that:
    
    1. The defendant possessed a controlled substance;
    2. The defendant knew of its presence;
    3. The defendant knew of the substance's nature or 
    character as a controlled substance;
    4. The controlled substance was a controlled substance
   AND
    5. The controlled substance was in a usable amount.