California Drug Arrest Lawyers
If you have been charged with committing a drug crime in California, including drug manufacturing, drug possession, or the possession of drug paraphernalia you are in need of an accomplished Long Beach drug crime defense attorney. At the Law Firm of Joseph Hawkins Low IV, our aggressive drug crime defense attorneys have successfully represented many clients who have been charged with serious drug related crimes. Call the Law Firm of Joseph Hawkins Low IV today and speak with an experienced and aggressive lawyer about your drug offense case.
2004 CALIFORNIA DRUG STATISTICS
- There were 2794 drug related arrests made.
- There were 474 meth lab seizures.
- 3,186.6 kgs of cocaine were seized.
- More than 121 kgs of heroin were seized.
- Over 786 kgs of methamphetamines were seized.
- Almost 330,000 tablets of ecstasy were seized.
- 131,871 kgs of marijuana was seized.
2003 U.S. DRUG STATISTICS
- More than 1,678,190 people were arrested nationwide for drug related offenses.
- The DEA arrested 10,518 people for cocaine related reasons offenses.
- 2,329 heroin related arrests were made by the DEA.
- Almost 40% of drug related arrests were for marijuana possession.
- Over 4,450 people went to court for Federal methamphetamine charges.
- Women totaled approximately 18% of all drug related arrests.
- More than 4/5 of all drug violations were for drug possession.
DRUG USE STATISTICS
- Approximately 46% of Americans over the age of 12 have taken an illicit drug at least once.
- About 40% of Americans at least 12 years of age or older have used marijuana during their life.
- Approximately 14% of Americans at least 12 years of age or older have taken cocaine at least one during their life.
- Roughly 10% of Americans that are at least 12 years of age or older have used LSD during their life.
- Almost 5% of Americans who are at least 12 have tried Ecstasy at least once.
You should contact an attorney at the Law Firm of Joseph Hawkins Low IV right away, to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Our firm has a successful track record of satisfied clients who have been faced with various misdemeanor and felony drug offenses. Our California drug crime defense lawyers are knowledgeable in all areas of criminal defense and drug laws, and have the skill have your charges dropped or your sentence reduced.
