Successfully Fighting Los Angeles Drug Distribution Charges for 50 Years
When facing drug distribution charges, you cannot entrust your case with any lawyer. You need an expert in criminal law to represent your charges and defend your best interests.
Why?
A drug charge of any kind is enough to derail your social, personal and professional life, but a drug distribution charge in California carries particularly harsher penalties that can cause irreversible damage to your livelihood. Without a seasoned Los Angeles drug distribution attorney on your side, you could risk losing everything, which is why you must choose your advocate wisely.
Shemaria Law Offices can make that decision easier for you.
For the past five decades, our highly-regarded drug distribution lawyer has helped clients overcome their charges by providing specialized and proven defense. Attorney Joseph Shemaria has handled nearly 300 jury trials over the years and knows what it takes to win. Thus, you should schedule your free consultation as soon as possible to begin your defense.
Contact us online or call (310) 953-4004 today!
What Is Drug Distribution?
Under federal and state law, it is illegal to possess a controlled substance with the intent to sell or transfer it to another without certified and authenticated government authorization. To be considered a distributor of an illegal substance, you will be assessed by the following standards:
- their conduct
- their attempts to sell the substance
- the quantity of the controlled substance in their possession
Penalties for drug distribution charges depend on several factors, such as the type of drug, the amount sold and whether it is a first or subsequent offense. In general, the penalties are quite high, especially those classified as “continuing criminal enterprises.” Drug distribution penalties include felony charges that carry three to nine years in prison and tens of thousands of dollars in fines. Further, a conviction will result in a criminal record that could hold you back from valuable opportunities such as getting a job, accepted into universities, approval for loans and more.
Do I Need a Los Angeles Drug Distribution Lawyer?
Drug distribution cases and their corresponding penalties are tricky. Therefore, it is best to hire a skilled drug crimes attorney if you ever face these charges or learn that you are under investigation for this crime.
The consequences of drug charges are life-changing, so it is important to seek the legal expertise of a knowledgeable drug charge defense attorney if you are being investigated for drug distribution. At Shemaria Law Offices, we ensure your rights are protected from start to finish, especially in drug-related cases. Our expertise in criminal defense and extensive experience in federal court can give your case the advantage it needs to secure a favorable outcome.
Talk to a Los Angeles drug distribution charge defense lawyer today. Contact us at (310) 953-4004 to arrange a free case review.

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Why Choose Shemaria Law Offices?-
Over 50 Years of Legal Experience
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Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization, California State Bar
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Handled State & Federal Cases in 24 Individual States
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Tried Over 275 Cases to a Jury
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First & Youngest Attorney Ever Appointed to a Death Penalty Case
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Member of the L.A. County Bar Association