We are John Hill & Associates. We can help you if you or a family member have been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor drug offense such as:

We understand how such a charge can ruin your reputation, tear apart families and endanger your career, even if charges are ultimately dismissed or you are found not guilty. We have had a great deal of success in defending those charged with drug offenses in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego Counties.

If you or a family member have been arrested for a drug offense, please call us today for a free 45 minute consultation. (310) 782-2500.

Drug Offenses Facts

Drug offenses are seen by District Attorneys today as serious offenses, as even the most seemingly minor offense is considered as leading to other, perhaps more serious crimes in the future. Addiction often leads individuals to search and obtain money through illegal conduct. The most important facts in determining how serious your case is what type of drug is involved and the quantity of the drug. Other important factors are whether a gun or any other weapon was found in the proximity of the drugs, whether the drug was transported or sold, whether the accused has prior criminal convictions and whether a minor is involved. A California drug offense is similar to a Federal drug offense. The difference between the two is in sentencing and pre-trial motions. If you have prior drug convictions or “strike” convictions on your record, an arrest for a small amount of drugs can involve lengthy prison sentences and jail time.

	John Hill & Associates Can Help You By:
1	Evaluating your case and determining whether the drugs found were the result of an illegal search or seizure in violation of your 4th Amendment rights under the U.S Constitution. You MUST hire an experienced criminal attorney who is able to evaluate whether your home, car or person was illegally searched by the police. The 4th Amendment clause of the U.S. Constitution states you have the right to be protected from illegal searches and seizures. Your lawyer must understand this complicated area of the law in order to properly defend you.
2	Researching and writing any motions that could help get the case dismissed if your 4th Amendment rights were violated.
3	Understanding how the world of undercover drug investigations works if your case involved a “drug buy” by an undercover police officer or an informant. This can involve writing motions to reveal the informant. In many cases, the District Attorney would rather offer reduced charges or dismiss the case rather than give up the name of their informant.
4	Arguing for reduced bail at the earliest opportunity.
5	Aggressively negotiating your case to get reduced charges and penalties.
6	Researching and providing all legal defenses.
7	Providing alternative sentencing to the District Attorney and Judge such as drug treatment programs and counseling. In the case of simple drug possession, California provides two drug programs to avoid a drug conviction. The first is called Drug Diversion (Penal Code section 1000), usually reserved for first time drug possession offenders. The other is a program voted in a few years ago by the citizens of California under Proposition 36. That program allows repeat drug offenders, even if on probation or parole, to participate in a drug treatment program. If you are charged with Driving While Under the Influence and Drug Possession, you are INELIGIBLE to attend these programs. However, a skilled criminal attorney can successfully negotiate an alternative treatment program instead of jail in most cases.

	More Benefits To Selecting John Hill & Associates:
8	Available every day, every hour. 24-hour in-person answering.
9	Over 60 years experience, hundreds of drug possession, sale or intent to sell, drug trafficking, drug possession and other drug-related cases handled, track record of success, over 100 criminal trials, tough negotiators and savvy enough to use their familiarity with local judges and district attorneys to your advantage.
10	Top quality services at reasonable rates.
11	Free 45 minute consultation.
12	All major credit cards accepted.
13	Immediate, courteous response.
14	Office near Torrance Courthouse with free parking.