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Los Angeles Drug Trafficking Lawyers

Last Updated on: 1st December 2025, 09:38 pm

Look. If your reading this, something bad probably just happened. Maybe you got pulled over on the 405 and the cops found something in your car. Maybe the DEA showed up at your door this morning. Maybe your sitting in a holding cell right now trying to figure out what comes next. Whatever happened, your scared. And you should be.

Los Angeles is what they call a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. HIDTA. Has been since 1990. That means over 170 federal, state, and local agencies are working together—right now, as your reading this—to prosecute drug cases. The feds, the LAPD, the sheriffs department, the DEA, all of them. They dont mess around.

Heres the deal: drug trafficking in LA isnt like a simple possession charge. Its not a slap on the wrist. Were talking 3 to 9 years in state prison. Or worse—if your case goes federal, your looking at mandatory minimums that could put you away for 10 years, 20 years, maybe life. No parole in federal prison. You serve 85% of whatever sentence you get. Minimum.

I know what your thinking. “Maybe I can explain what happened.” “Maybe they got the wrong person.” “Maybe if I just cooperate…” Stop. Seriously. Dont say anything to anyone until you talk to a lawyer. Not the cops, not your cellmate, not your family on that jail phone—which is recorded, by the way. Everything you say can and will be used against you. Thats not just something they say on TV.

Real talk: the next few decisions you make could determine whether you spend the next decade in prison or whether you walk away with your life intact. This article is gonna explain exactly what your facing, what defenses might work, and what you need to do right now. Not tommorow. Now.

What Counts as Drug Trafficking Under California Law?

So what exactly is drug trafficking? Alot of people think it means moving huge amounts of drugs across state lines or something like that. But thats not how California defines it. Under Health and Safety Code 11352, trafficking includes selling, transporting, giving away, or even offering to do any of those things with certain controlled substances. Heroin. Cocaine. LSD. Certain prescription opioids.

And heres something most people dont know—actualy let me back up because this is important. In 2014, the law changed. Before that, if you were just driving across town with drugs for your own personal use, that could technically be “transportation” under the statute. Not anymore. Now, HS 11352(c) specifically says that “transports” means to transport FOR SALE. If your just moving drugs for yourself, thats not trafficking. Its possession. Big difference in terms of penalties.

The prosecution has to prove four things to convict you of trafficking under CALCRIM 2300. First, they gotta show you did one of the prohibited acts—sold, transported, furnished, administered, gave away, imported, or offered to do any of those. Second, they has to prove you knew the drugs were there. Third, they need to show you knew it was a controlled substance. And fourth—for transportation charges specifically—there has to be a usable amount. Not just residue or traces.

This is where things get confusing for alot of people. Possession is different from possession for sale, which is different from actual trafficking. Simple possession—like having a small amount for personal use—thats usually a misdemeanor after Prop 47. Possession for sale under HS 11351 is a felony, 2 to 4 years. But trafficking under HS 11352? Thats 3 to 5 years base, or 3 to 9 years if you transported across non-contiguous county lines. And thats before enhancements.

For all intensive purposes, if the cops find drugs, scales, baggies, large amounts of cash, and text messages about “re-ups,” thier gonna charge you with trafficking. Even if you were just holding it for a friend. Even if you never actually sold anything. The circumstantial evidence is what matters to prosecutors.

What Drugs Are We Talking About?

Not every drug falls under HS 11352. The statute covers specific controlled substances listed in certain schedules. Heres what your dealing with:

Heroin – Schedule II opioid. This is the big one. Heroin trafficking cases are prosecuted aggresively in LA because of the overdose crisis. The feds are particularly interested in heroin cases because of cartel involvement.

Cocaine and Crack – Schedule II stimulants. Powder cocaine and crack cocaine are both covered, but crack carries different federal thresholds. 28 grams of crack triggers the same federal mandatory minimum as 500 grams of powder. That disparity has been reduced from the old 100-to-1 ratio, but it still exists.

Fentanyl – This is what everyones focused on right now. Fentanyl arrests in LA jumped from 2,800 in 2020 to 9,500 in 2023. Thats a 240 percent increase. The penalties have gotten way harsher too. Federal mandatory minimum kicks in at just 40 grams—thats about an ounce and a half. And because fentanyl is so potent, even small amounts can result in death-resulting enhancements if someone overdoses.

Methamphetamine – Meth is actually covered under a different statute—HS 11379—but the penalties are similar. Up to 4 years for sale or transportation. Meth is huge in Southern California. Operation Hotline Bling seized 376 pounds of it in a single bust.

LSD and Other Hallucinogens – Schedule I. Less common in trafficking cases, but still covered under HS 11352.

Prescription Opioids – Oxycodone, hydrocodone, and similar drugs when sold or transported without authorization. These cases often involve pill mills or diverted prescriptions.

Heres something people get wrong. Marijuana. Cannabis trafficking is covered under a different statute—HS 11360—not HS 11352. And since Prop 64 legalized recreational marijuana in California, the penalties are different. Unlicensed commercial sales can still be charged as a felony with 3-9 years, but its a different legal framework. Dont assume what you read about “drug trafficking” applies to weed. It might not.

Will Your Case Stay in State Court or Go Federal?

This is probly the most important question nobody asks until its too late. And heres the thing—in Los Angeles, your case is way more likely to go federal then in most other places.

Remember that HIDTA designation I mentioned? Los Angeles has been a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area since 1990. The Central District of California, which covers LA, is the most populated federal judicial district in the entire country. Over 15.5 million people. And the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach is the biggest port in America. 63 percent of all fentanyl seized at the border in 2023 came through California ports of entry.

So when does a case go federal? A few triggers. One, if the drugs crossed state lines or came from another country. Two, if large quantities are involved—were talking kilos, not grams. Three, if the DEA or FBI is involved in the investigation. Four, if theres a conspiracy with multiple people. And five—and this is huge—if you got caught in a joint federal-state task force operation. Operation Hotline Bling in April 2024? 15 arrests, 376 pounds of meth, 600,000 fentanyl pills. Those are federal cases.

I should mention—actually, thats a whole other issue—the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG are both active in Southern California. Both got designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations in February 2025. If theres any connection to cartel activity, even a tangential one, your looking at federal prosecution almost guarenteed.

Why does federal matter so much? Because federal prison is different. No parole. You serve 85 percent of your sentence, minimum. The average federal drug trafficking sentence is 82 months—thats almost 7 years. And 54.6 percent of federal drug cases carry mandatory minimums that the judge cant go below no matter what. In state court, a judge has way more discretion. In federal court, the sentencing guidelines basically tie thier hands.

Look. If you find out your case is going federal, you need a lawyer who handles federal cases specifically. State court experience isnt enough. The procedures are different, the judges are different, the prosecutors are different. Everything changes.

How Much Prison Time for Drug Trafficking in California?

Lets talk numbers. Because when your facing trafficking charges, you need to know exactly what the worst case scenario looks like. And the best case. And everything in between.

Under California Health and Safety Code 11352, the base penalty for drug trafficking is 3, 4, or 5 years in state prison. Plus fines up to twenty thousand dollars. Thats for basic trafficking—selling or transporting heroin, cocaine, LSD, or certain other controlled substances.

But if you transported drugs across two or more non-contiguous counties—meaning counties that dont share a border—the penalty jumps to 3, 6, or 9 years. So if you drove from LA County to San Bernardino County, those share a border, so its the regular 3-5. But LA to Riverside, skipping San Bernardino? Thats the enhanced 3-9.

Now heres where it gets really serious. Weight enhancements. Under HS 11370.4:

More then 1 kilogram of heroin or cocaine: add 3 years. More then 4 kilograms: add 5 years. More then 10 kilograms: add 10 years. More then 20 kilograms: add fifteen years. More then 40 kilograms: add 20 years.

And fentanyl—well, fentanyl has its own rules now. AB 701 went into effect January 1, 2024. Its got graduated enhancements starting at 1 kilogram. All the way up to plus 25 years for 80 kilograms or more. Plus theres AB 2045, which adds a mandatory 2-year enhancement for trafficking fentanyl within 1000 feet of a school. The fentanyl crisis has completly changed how these cases get prosecuted.

No easy answer here. Well, probly no easy answer. I should say—I dont want to guarentee anything—but most first time offenders dont get the maximum. Judges have some discretion at the state level. Probation is technicaly possible, though its rare for trafficking. Usually you need to negotiate a charge reduction to have any shot at avoiding prison.

Oh, and Prop 36—the new one that passed in November 2024, effective December 18th—created something called a “treatment-mandated felony.” If you have two or more prior drug convictions and your caught with fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, or meth, you can opt for treatment instead of prison. Complete treatment, no conviction on your record. Fail or refuse treatment? Three years in county jail. Its complicated. More on this later… actualy I’ll probly come back to that.

What Are the Federal Penalties for Drug Trafficking?

Federal mandatory minimums. Three words that should terrify anyone facing drug charges. Because unlike state court, where judges have discretion, federal law ties everyones hands—including the judges.

Under 21 U.S.C. Section 841, the penalties depend on two things: what drug and how much. Heres how it breaks down:

Five-Year Mandatory Minimum (up to 40 years):

Cocaine powder: 500 grams or more. Crack cocaine: 28 grams or more. Heroin: 100 grams or more. Methamphetamine (pure): 5 grams or more. Meth mixture: 50 grams or more. Fentanyl: 40 grams or more. Thats it. Fourty grams of fentanyl—about an ounce and a half—triggers a five year minimum. Minimum.

Ten-Year Mandatory Minimum (up to life):

Cocaine powder: 5 kilograms or more. Crack: 280 grams. Heroin: 1 kilogram. Pure meth: 50 grams. Meth mixture: 500 grams. Fentanyl: 400 grams. These numbers dont seem huge until you realize were talking mandatory minimums. The judge cant go lower no matter what your circumstances are.

552 cases. Thats how many federal drug trafficking cases resulted in sentences of 20 years or more in the Central District of California between 2019 and 2023. Studies show that about half of defendants facing mandatory minimums qualify for some kind of relief—the safety valve provision or substantial assistance—but thats still half who dont.

And if someone dies from the drugs you sold? The death-resulting enhancement kicks in. Twenty years to life. Mandatory. The federal government has filed over 20 fentanyl death-resulting cases just in 2024 in the Central District alone.

Third… I’ll come back to that. Actually wait—prior convictions. If you have one prior serious drug felony, the five-year minimum doubles to ten. The ten-year minimum doubles to twenty. Two or more priors? The law used to require mandatory life. The First Step Act changed that in 2018, but the enhancements are still severe.

Bottom line: federal trafficking charges are a whole different ballgame. The quantities that trigger mandatory minimums are lower then most people think. And once your in federal court, the options for avoiding prison shrink dramatically.

How Do You Fight Drug Trafficking Charges?

Look. I’ve seen alot of people assume theres no way to fight these charges. That if the cops found drugs, your guilty, end of story. Thats not true. There are real defenses that work. But you need a lawyer who knows how to use them.

Fourth Amendment Violations

The most powerful defense is often the search itself. Did the police have a valid warrant? Did they have probable cause to search your car? Did they exceed the scope of what they were allowed to search? If the answer to any of these is no, then the evidence might get thrown out. Suppressed. And without the drugs in evidence, theres usually no case.

In my experiance, alot of trafficking cases involve questionable searches. Traffic stops where the cop claims they “smelled marijuana” as justification. “Consent” searches where the person didnt really understand they could say no. Warrants based on information from unreliable confidential informants. Everyone agrees that if the search was illegal, the evidence cant be used—but proving the search was illegal takes work.

Lack of Knowledge Defense

Remember those elements I mentioned earlier? The prosecution has to prove you KNEW the drugs were there and KNEW they were illegal. This matters alot in cases involving shared vehicles or apartments. If someone else put drugs in your car without your knowledge, thats a defense. If you were transporting a package and genuinely had no idea what was inside, thats a defense. The burden is on the prosecution to prove knowledge beyond a reasonable doubt.

I’ve seen it happen—actually, I shouldnt share specifics. But hidden compartments, “borrowed” vehicles, situations where multiple people had access… these create reasonable doubt about who knew what.

Constructive Possession Challenges

This is related but different. For constructive possession cases—where the drugs werent on your person but in your vicinity—prosecutors must prove three things. You were close enough to control the drugs. You knew they were there. And you had the ability to control them. If you share an apartment with three roommates and drugs are found in a common area, proving which roommate had control gets complicated. Way more complicated then prosecutors sometimes admit.

The “For Sale” Requirement

Remember the 2014 amendment? Transportation now means transportation FOR SALE. If you were moving drugs purely for personal use—even a large amount—thats not trafficking under HS 11352. Its possession. The prosecution has to prove intent to sell, and thats not always easy. Having drugs plus scales plus baggies plus cash plus text messages? Yeah, thats gonna look like sales. But having a large personal stash because you bought in bulk to save money? Thats a different story. Most experts say the evidence needs to point clearly toward distribution.

Entrapment. Chain of custody issues. Lab testing challenges. Confidential informant reliability. Theres alot of ways to attack a trafficking case. The key is having a lawyer who actually digs into the evidence instead of just pushing you toward a plea deal.

What About Conspiracy Charges?

Heres something that catches alot of people off guard. You can be charged with drug trafficking conspiracy even if you never touched any drugs yourself. 21 USC Section 846 for federal cases. California has conspiracy laws too. All the prosecution needs to show is that you agreed with someone else to commit the trafficking offense and that one of you took some step toward making it happen.

Your probly wondering—what kind of “step” are we talking about? It could be almost anything. Making a phone call. Renting a storage unit. Driving someone somewhere. Introducing two people to each other. The overt act doesnt have to be illegal by itself. It just has to be in furtherance of the conspiracy.

And heres the scary part. In a conspiracy case, your responsible for the actions of your co-conspirators. If your buddy sold 5 kilos of cocaine while you were just the lookout or the driver, you can be held accountable for that entire quantity. The federal mandatory minimums apply based on the total amount involved in the conspiracy, not just what you personally handled.

Conspiracy is actually the most common federal drug charge. Way more common then straight possession or distribution. Why? Because its easier to prove. The government doesnt need to catch you with drugs in your hands. They just need to show you were part of the agreement. Text messages, phone calls, testimony from co-conspirators who flipped—thats usually enough. For all intensive purposes, if they can show you talked about drugs with someone who sold them, your in trouble. Some people think they can claim they were just an escape goat—that theirselves werent really involved—but that defense rarley works in conspiracy cases.

I’ve seen cases where someone got convicted of conspiracy based entirely on wiretapped phone conversations. They never possessed drugs. They never sold drugs. But they talked about drugs on the phone with someone who did. And thats enough.

What Should You Do Right Now?

If your reading this because you just got arrested or your under investigation, there are specific things you need to do. And specific things you need to NOT do. This matters more then anything else your gonna read.

DO: Exercise your right to remain silent. I cant stress this enough. Dont explain. Dont justify. Dont try to talk your way out of it. Just say “I want to speak with my lawyer” and then shut up. Every word you say is being recorded and can be used against you.

DONT: Consent to any searches. If police ask to search your car, your house, your phone—say no. They might search anyway, but at least you havent waived your Fourth Amendment rights. If they search without your consent and without a warrant, thats something your lawyer can challenge later.

DO: Ask for a lawyer immediately. Once you invoke your right to an attorney, police are supposed to stop questioning you. Doesnt always happen, but it should. And anything they get after you asked for a lawyer might be suppressed.

DONT: Talk about your case on jail phones. Every single call is recorded. Every single one. Ive seen cases where defendants basically confessed to their family members on recorded jail calls. Prosecutors play these recordings at trial. Its devastating.

DO: Get your family to contact a lawyer. Not a bondsman first. A lawyer. The lawyer can advise on bail strategy, including how to handle PC 1275 holds. Posting bail without legal advice can actually make things worse if the money gets flagged as drug proceeds.

DONT: Talk to other inmates about your case. People snitch. All the time. That cellmate whos being so friendly? He might be looking to trade information for a reduced sentence on his own case. Keep your mouth shut.

DO: Write down everything you remember. Who was there. What was said. How the search happened. What time things occurred. Memory fades fast. Write it down while its fresh—but dont share it with anyone except your lawyer.

What Happens to Your Immigration Status?

If your not a U.S. citizen, this section is probly the most important thing your gonna read. Because drug trafficking has consequences for immigration that are absolute. Permanent. No exceptions.

Drug trafficking is whats called an “aggravated felony” under immigration law. INA Section 101(a)(43)(B). And heres the thing—it doesnt matter if the state charge is technically a misdemeanor. Any offense involving sale or distribution of controlled substances is an aggravated felony for immigration purposes. Period.

I know what your thinking—”But I have a green card” or “I’ve been here 20 years” or “My kids are citizens.” Doesnt matter. Once you have an aggravated felony conviction, deportation is essentially automatic. Immigration judges have no discretion. They cant consider your family ties. They cant consider how long you’ve lived here. They cant consider rehabilitation. Nothing.

And its not just deportation. A trafficking conviction bars you from:

Asylum. Completely barred. Withholding of removal. Barred. DACA. Barred—trafficking is specifically listed as a disqualifying “significant misdemeanor.” Cancellation of removal. Barred. Voluntary departure. Barred. Pretty much every form of relief. Barred.

Wait, this is important—state expungements dont help. California’s expungement under Penal Code 1203.4? Immigration courts dont recognize it. Following Matter of Roldan, expungements based on rehabilitative statutes are not effective for eliminating convictions for immigration purposes. The only thing that works is getting the conviction vacated—actualy dismissed—under something like PC 1473.7, which requires showing you didnt understand the immigration consequences when you pled guilty.

From 2002 to 2020, the U.S. deported over 500,000 immigrants whose most serious crime was a drug offense. Thats not a typo. Half a million people. The statue of limitations on deportation? There isnt one. A conviction from twenty years ago can still get you deported. Its a mute point whether you’ve been a model citizen since then—the conviction is what matters. If your facing trafficking charges and your not a citizen, you need a lawyer who understands both criminal defense AND immigration law. The intersection is complicated and the stakes are permanent.

Can They Take Your Car, House, and Money?

Asset forfeiture. Its one of those things people dont think about until its too late. Yeah, they can take your stuff. But California has better protections then most states.

Under Health and Safety Code 11470, the government can seize property connected to drug trafficking. Cash, vehicles, real estate, equipment. But—and this is a big but—Senate Bill 443 changed the rules in 2016. Now, California generally requires a criminal conviction before property can be permanently forfeited.

Heres how it works. Cash under fourty thousand dollars? They need a conviction. Vehicles, boats, airplanes? Conviction required regardless of value. Real property? Conviction required. The big exception is cash over $40,000—that can be forfeited without a conviction if the government proves by “clear and convincing evidence” that it came from or was going to illegal drug activity.

The innocent owner defense is real. If you lent your car to someone who used it to sell drugs without your knowledge, you can get it back. If you co-own property with someone who didnt know about illegal activity, that interest is protected. Family residences used for other lawful purposes generally cant be forfeited at all.

One thing people miss: the one-year statute of limitations. The government has to file a forfeiture petition within one year of seizing the property. You have 30 days after receiving notice to challenge a seizure. These deadlines matter. Miss them and you lose your chance to fight back.

Since SB 443 passed, the number of forfeiture cases in California has dropped 60 percent. From 3,460 cases in 2014 to 1,409 in 2023. The reforms are working. But you still need to know your rights and assert them.

How Do You Get Out on Bail?

First things first—drug trafficking is classified as a serious felony in LA County. That means the new Pre-Arraignment Release Protocol, the one that lets most people out without bail, doesnt apply to you. Traditional cash bail rules still apply.

Typical bail amounts in LA County for trafficking? Starts around $10,000 for smaller cases. Can easily exceed $200,000 for serious trafficking. If theres gang involvement, add another $40,000. Firearm involvement? Add $50,000. These are from the 2025 Los Angeles County Felony Bail Schedule.

But heres something that trips people up. PC 1275 holds. If the police, prosecutors, or judge beleives your bail money came from illegal sources—which in a drug case, they often will—they can put a hold on your bail. You wont get released until you prove the money is legitimate. Tax returns. Pay stubs. Bank statements. Mortgage documents. Someone has to show where the bail money came from.

No easy answer on this. Most people… well, many people anyway… their families scramble to post bail without thinking about the 1275 hold issue. Then they’re stuck. The bonds been posted but the person is still in jail because they cant prove source of funds.

OR release—own recognizance—is technically possible but honestly pretty unlikely for trafficking charges. The LA County Probation Department does pretrial investigations, but trafficking defendants rarely get favorable recommendations. Your looking at cash bail or sitting in jail until trial. Usually its cash bail.

What Happens From Arrest to Trial?

Most people have no idea what the actual court process looks like. It feels like this black box where stuff happens and then suddenly your either going home or going to prison. Let me walk you through it.

Arraignment

This is your first court appearance. Usually within 48 hours of arrest, not counting weekends and holidays. The judge reads the charges, you enter a plea (almost always “not guilty” at this stage), and bail gets set or reviewed. If you dont have a lawyer yet, the court appoints a public defender. Get your own lawyer before this if you possibly can.

Preliminary Hearing

Within 10 days of arraignment if your in custody, 60 days if your out on bail. This is where the prosecution has to show theres enough evidence to go to trial. Its not a full trial—the standard is just “probable cause”—but its important because your lawyer can cross-examine witnesses and challenge evidence. Sometimes cases get dismissed at this stage. Not often, but it happens.

Motions

This is where alot of the real work happens. Motions to suppress evidence (if the search was illegal). Motions to dismiss (if the evidence is insufficient). Motions to compel discovery (if the prosecution is hiding something). A good defense lawyer files motions. Lots of them. These motions can make or break your case.

Plea Negotiations

Look, I’ll be honest—most trafficking cases dont go to trial. Somewhere around 90 to 95 percent end in plea deals. Thats not necessarily bad. A good plea deal that reduces the charge to possession, that gets you probation instead of prison, that protects your immigration status—thats a win. But you need leverage. And leverage comes from being prepared to go to trial if the offer isnt good enough.

Third… actually I said I’d come back to the Prop 36 stuff. For qualifying defendants—two or more prior drug convictions, current charge for possession of hard drugs—the new treatment-mandated felony option means you might be able to avoid prison entirely by completing treatment. But this is new law. How it gets implemented in LA County is still being figured out.

Timeline expectations? State cases typically take 6 months to a year from arrest to resolution, sometimes longer. Federal cases often take longer because the investigations are more complex. If your in custody the whole time, thats brutal. Another reason to get the bail situation figured out fast.

Why Does Legal Representation Matter So Much?

I know you already know you need a lawyer. But let me explain why the right lawyer matters so much in trafficking cases specifically.

Drug trafficking is complicated. The statutes are complicated. The enhancements are complicated. The difference between state and federal jurisdiction is complicated. The immigration consequences are complicated. The asset forfeiture rules are complicated. This isnt a case where any lawyer can walk in and handle it.

You need someone who knows the difference between HS 11352 and HS 11379. Who understands how the 2014 “transportation for sale” amendment changes the analysis. Who knows when a case is likely to go federal and what that means strategically. Who can identify Fourth Amendment issues that might get evidence suppressed. Who understands immigration consequences well enough to structure a plea deal that doesnt result in deportation.

This matters. It realy matters. The difference between a lawyer who fights and a lawyer who just processes paperwork can be the difference between years in prison and walking away. I’ve seen it happen too many times—someone pleads guilty without understanding what they’re agreeing to, without exploring all the defenses, without realizing there was a way out.

Early intervention helps. If you can get a lawyer involved before charges are even filed, sometimes—sometimes—the case can be influenced at that stage. Prosecutors have discretion. They decide what to charge and what not to charge. A lawyer who can present mitigating evidence early, who can challenge the strength of the investigation, who has relationships with the prosecutors office—that matters.

Your probly wondering what makes a good drug trafficking lawyer. First, experience with the specific courts your likely to be in. LA Superior Court works different then federal court in the Central District. Second, actual trial experience—not just plea deal experience. You need leverage, and leverage comes from being ready to go to trial. Third—and this is crucial—understanding of immigration law if your not a citizen. The wrong plea deal can mean deportation even if you avoid prison.

I know what your thinking right now. “How am I gonna afford this?” Trafficking cases are expensive to defend. Thats just reality. But consider the alternative. Years in prison. A felony record. Deportation. Loss of your career, your family, your future. The cost of a good lawyer is an investment in your life. Most firms offer payment plans. Some take credit cards. Figure it out. This is not the time to cut corners.

One more thing. Dont hire the first lawyer you talk to. Consultations are usually free. Talk to several. Ask about their experience with trafficking cases specifically. Ask about their results. Ask how they would approach YOUR case. The right lawyer will be honest about the challenges and realistic about the options. If someone guarentees you an outcome, walk away. No one can guarentee anything in criminal defense.

Talk to a Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyer Today

Look. If you’ve read this far, you understand how serious this is. Drug trafficking charges in Los Angeles can destroy your life. Years in prison. Deportation if your not a citizen. Asset forfeiture. A permanent criminal record that follows you forever.

But it doesnt have to end that way. There are defenses. There are strategies. There are ways to fight back. The sooner you get a lawyer involved, the more options you have.

Spodek Law Group handles drug trafficking cases. Todd Spodek, managing partner. We understand the stakes. We understand the law. And we understand that your facing probly the most terrifying situation of your life.

Call us. 212-300-5196. Free consultation. We can talk through your situation, explain your options, and figure out the best path forward. Dont wait. Dont try to handle this yourself. The decisions you make right now will determine what the rest of your life looks like.

Seriously. Call today.