Drug sales at the state level are typically determined by an economical decision of who pays the expense, state versus county.
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Drug sales at the state level are typically determined by an economical decision of who pays the expense, state versus county.
Simple drug possession is the least serious of drug charges and is typically a misdemeanor paid by the county.
Drug trafficking is the most serious of drug charges, based upon quantity and organized crime/gang affiliation.
Drug Charges
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Michael Devereux is a highly respected attorney in Los Angeles with a career start with a law firm that was assigned to federal drug trafficking cases. His vast experience, zealous advocacy for his clients and extensive knowledge of many areas of drug crimes involving drug charges makes Mr. Devereux an elite defense attorney. Mr. Devereux started his own firm in 2004 after working for the Cochran Firm, and assisting with the Robert Blake and Michael Jackson defense teams under Thomas Mesereau. As the principal owner of Wexford Law, Mr. Devereux has been successfully representing clients for close to 20 years in respect to drug charges, including prescription drugs and drug trafficking. Former clients, their family and friends repeatedly return to Wexford Law for help in matters involving matters involving drug charges.
Drug crimes in Los Angeles and Southern California typically include drug trafficking, possession, possession for sale or distribution, drug manufacturing, drug trafficking, drug smuggling and importation. It is unlawful to possess or distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, PCP, ecstasy, molly, heroin, ketamine, amphetamines, bath salts, ayahuasca, hashish, opium, MDMA, GHB, mescaline, steroids, methamphetamine, peyote and prescription drugs without a prescription.
Prescription drug abuse are medications that have psychoactive (mild altering) effects and because of that many prescriptions are not taken as prescribed by the doctor or many times users abuse them without a prescription. Drug Charges for the most commonly abused prescription opioids:
Drug Charges for the most commonly abused prescription Benzodiazepines:
Drug Crimes for the Most commonly abused Stimulants:
Drug possession and possession for sale or distribution, along with drug trafficking for:
There are several ways to avoid jail. The most popular through a drug rehab program. Another method is to have the charges dropped before trial typically by way of challenging improper police misconduct. The third most popular manner is to have the charges reduced typically at prelim or at trial. The county would prefer to have a felony conviction because the state will pick up the cost, while the county is responsible for misdemeanor costs, including drug rehab. So if no jail is your goal, then you will need an smart attorney that refuses to quit.
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We have been very pleased with our experience with the Wex Law. Although we did not actually go to court, I felt that Mike was more than ready to fight his best for us. Our whole experience with all of the staff was very easy and enjoyable. Thank you for your work!
I am so glad we chose Wex Law firm to represent us. We were in a very bad legal situation. We were treated like family and were kept involved every step of the way. Thank you all who were involved in one way or other working our case!
Michael and his staff were great with making us feel comfortable during the process. They kept us updated on our case progress and were very helpful with all of the paperwork we needed to complete. We are very pleased with the outcome of everything.
Michael Devereux has more than 15 years in defending drug cases in state and federal courts.
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