Drugs

Possession

I defend clients for possession or sales of narcotics. I assist clients in obtaining Drug Rehabilitation Treatment or medical marijuana certificates to legally overcome possession charges and stay out of jail.

Sales of Narcotics

Selling drugs is big business; but not when the cops seize your money as the proceeds of crimeä in a Forfeiture Action (in addition to filing criminal charges). In addition to defending your criminal case, I oppose forfeiture actions by proving that your funds are clean to get you your money back!

DRUG CRIMES

When you are facing drug charges, you need to rely on the “power of your attorney,”

Anthony Lowenstein is the muscle behind criminal defense.

Being charged with a drug offense in the state of California is based on an extremely complicated system of “schedules.” Basically this means that if you are convicted of a drug crime in the state of California, you may face anything from probation and a fine to life in prison. You need to seek the advice of an experienced and aggressive criminal attorney immediately. The Law Offices of Anthony Lowenstein can provide you with the knowledge and experience that is crucial when defending you against drug charges.

The Controlled Substance Act classifies narcotics into 5 different categories or “schedules,” the most serious being “Schedule 1″ offenses that include narcotics such as heroine, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, LSD and PCP. A conviction of a schedule 1 drug crime can carry up to 20 years in prison plus fines. If this is your third conviction, however, there is the possibility of life in prison.

Marijuana laws are not as severe as the above offenses and depend on the volume of the substance apprehended. With a large amount of marijuana, the penalties could amount to those of drug offenses with cocaine or heroine. For a detailed description of the code, please refer to www.usdoj.gov/dea/agency/penalties.html.

If this is your first offense and there is no violence, you may be eligible for alternative sentencing by the courts. The courts may impose a sentence comprised of counseling, rehabilitation, periodic drug testing, and probation. You must seek the advice of an experienced and knowledgeable California drug crimes attorney who knows the laws and can advise you in the most knowledgeable and powerful way. The Law Offices of Anthony Lowenstein is the muscle behind criminal defense.

Regardless of the severity of the drug charges, you must protect your constitutional rights. The Law Offices of Anthony Lowenstein is dedicated to upholding your rights. We employ an aggressive defense and can often reduce or dismiss the charges against you. Our sole priority is to achieve a resolution that you can live with, without significantly affecting your lifestyle.

Admitted to practice law in California and California, Mr. Lowenstein has represented clients on both coasts and understands the criminal justice system. He will make sure that all alternative sentencing options are presented to the judge. The Law Offices of Anthony Lowenstein may be able to present your case under special circumstances where steps for rehabilitation are determined, and if you complete each of the phases successfully, your case will be dismissed.

In California, Proposition 36 offers an alternative to incarceration for non-violent first time drug offenders. Instead of prison time, you will be placed on probation and sentenced to a drug rehabilitation facility for a year and follow-up care for an additional period of 6 months.

It is important to realize that you deserve the best defense possible in court. Many drug charges in California do not result in a conviction, and this is often due to the aggressive defense of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. The Law Offices of Anthony Lowenstein will vigorously defend your rights and guarantees that you will receive the undivided attention you deserve.