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California Drug Arrests
Total Annual Drug Arrests: 270,326
Felony: 129,080
Misdemeanor: 141,246
Drug Arrests
- Marijuana arrests accounted for 17,126 cases.
- Narcotics arrests (including heroine and cocaine) accounted for 53,135 felony cases.
- Dangerous drugs (inc. barbiturates and methamphetamines) accounted for 57,233 cases.
- Other drug arrests (manufacturing/prescription forgery) accounted for 1,586 cases.
- Despite the legalization of marijuana in California for medical purposes, the state reports a 22.4 percent increase in felony marijuana arrests over the last five years.
- Overall decrease of 14.7 percent in felony drug arrests 2003-2008.
Source: California Department of Justice, Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis, February 2010 report based on 2008 crimes statistics.
Drug charges are the most common criminal charge in California – in 2008, a total of 270,326 arrests were made for drug offenses. By comparison, 211,163 people were arrested for drunk driving.
Every day, more than 700 people are arrested for violating the state’s complex and often confusing drug laws. And of those who think legalization is the answer, think again: State statistics show marijuana arrests have increased more than 20 percent, despite its partial legalization for medical purposes.
The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann has forged a reputation for providing tough, experienced and aggressive representation of clients facing all types of drug charges in the Los Angeles area. A member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Southern California criminal defense attorney Daniel Kann understands the hassle and uncertainty his clients face when charged with violating California drug laws and offers comprehensive defense in all types of drug cases throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties.
A veteran Los Angeles defense attorney who has successfully represented hundreds of clients facing drug charges, Daniel E. Kann will begin challenging evidence in your case from day one.
Our staff will build your case for trial while using every weapon at our disposal to seek acceptable alternatives on your behalf, including:
- Motions to suppress evidence in cases of illegal search and seizure of evidence collected during car stops, searches of property, pat down searches, and home searches.
- Aggressively challenging search warrants.
- Plea negotiations with prosecutors.
- A reduction in charges.
- Negotiation of Drug Diversion programs such as PC-1000 and Proposition 36.
Too often, arresting officers and prosecutors will inappropriately seek felony charges, including possession with intent to sell, because of the amount of drugs found or the possession of paraphernalia such as baggies or scales.
Seeking a reduction in charges can have a dramatic impact on a case and can open up treatment options, including Drug Diversion programs such as and Proposition 36 and PC-1000, for clients who might otherwise be facing significant jail time, fines, probation and other criminal penalties.
The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann handles all types of drug cases throughout the Los Angeles area, including Ventura, Orange, Kern, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
If you are facing drug charges in the Los Angeles area, contact The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights.
