Marijuana, Private Jets and Los Angeles Drug Crimes

Posted on: June 19, 2010 at 1:49 a.m.

When a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney represents someone charged with a Drug Offense, they often have to deal a story that is unorthodox to most “normal” people. However, there are some stories far more twisted or complicated than others.

Recently, a case arose where a woman was arrested for a Los Angeles Drug Offense. She is a Beverly Hills woman accused of traveling from the Van Nuys airport to Ohio carrying more than 500 pounds of Marijuana. She faces up to 40 years of prison time in a federal jail as well as fines of up to $2 million if convicted of her crimes. She’s being tried for conspiracy and possession of drugs with the intent to distribute according to the US Attorney’s office.

The woman was arrested for the Los Angeles Drug Offense after traveling on a private jet with two associates carrying 23 bales of pot weighing over 500 pounds (all of which was crammed into 13 suitcases). According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) she told agents that her family was affiliated with multi-million dollar business and had the jet on retainer. She claimed to be an heir to the Samsung Electronics fortune, but the company has issued a statement denying the connection. Regardless, this woman is facing serious penalties from her Los Angeles Drug Offense.

The state of California has zero tolerance when it comes to drug related offenses. All drug crimes are taken seriously by law enforcement and prosecuted to the fullest extent. Commonly committed drug crimes include: drug possession, drug possession with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, drug manufacturing, drug trafficking, drug distribution, drug cultivation, and money laundering.

Once a person is convicted a Drug Crime, he/she may be punished with:

Heavy jail time
Incredibly large fines
Financial restitution
Countless hours of community service
Court ordered drug and alcohol counseling
And more

If you or someone you love is facing a serious Los Angeles Drug Offense, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP by calling 877-781-1570. We can help defend you, provide top notch legal representation and be your ally when all others have abandoned you.

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