Van Nuys Drug Crimes Lawyer

Legal Representation for Charges of Cultivation

Very recently efforts to intensify the crackdown on this state's pot growing has led to the federal government targeting not only growers and dispensers of marijuana, but also those who do business with them. As a result the property owners and landlords of spaces rented to people cultivating or dispensing marijuana are being charged also. This could possibly lead to the seizure of land or buildings leased to medical marijuana dispensaries and/or cultivators. Even when the actions are legal under state law, if you are in violation of federal law, you could possibly not only lose your property but face criminal charges.

The legal scene regarding marijuana is changing rapidly and if you or someone you know is being charged with drug cultivation, possession, distribution or sales you should immediately seek the services of a San Fernando criminal defense attorney at Lessem & Newstat. We have over five decades of combined experience representing clients in criminal cases.

Sting Operations in the Van Nuys Area

How does someone get caught growing marijuana? In order to find and stop illegal cultivation, law enforcement can set up sting operations to find the growers. They may attempt to plant undercover officers in a known drug crime organization. They have informants who tip them off as to locations of "grow houses." They can even keep tabs on who is purchasing commonly used equipment from gardening supply stores that is needed to grow marijuana plants indoors. Their efforts are designed for one thing only, to find out who is responsible , gather the evidence needed and arrest and convict those illegally manufacturing drugs. In their efforts, sometimes the law is broken and rights are violated. Some of those charged may be in compliance with state law but may be unaware they are breaking federal laws.

No matter what has happened with you or someone you know, if you are facing drug cultivation charges you need a strong criminal defense team to handle your case. Not only do we serve San Fernando, but we also serve Burbank,Glendale,Sherman Oaks,Hidden Hills,San Fernando Valley,Van Nuys, Westlake,Sylmar and Pasadena.

Contact a criminal defense attorney in San Fernando today about your drug cultivation case.