Even as a first-time offender, a possession of meth conviction in Los Angeles can lead to a jail sentence. However, the penalty will depend on your criminal history and your ability to complete drug classes, if eligible.
Possession of meth is considered a “wobbler” in California. This means that possession of meth in Los Angeles can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor offense depending upon the facts of your individual case, the amount of methamphetamine found in your possession, and your prior criminal history.
• Misdemeanor meth possession is punishable by up to one year in county jail and can include a fine of up to $1,000.
• Felony meth possession is punishable by up to 3 years in county jail and can include a fine of up to $1,000.
Although a jail sentence is possible for a first-time meth possession offense, the court might instead:
• Offer you a drug diversion program and dismiss the charges against you once you complete the program (See Prop 36) (link);
• Place you on probation;
• Place you on probation and order you to complete community service, a work release program, and attend drug counseling or substance abuse classes; or
• Place you on formal probation and assign you a probation officer.
The first and most critical step you must take when charged with possession of meth is to obtain a team of Los Angeles Defense Attorneys who have experience in meth possession cases. The Meth Possession Defense Attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 40 years of experience in successfully defending clients against meth possession charges. We have offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Victorville, West Covina, Torrance, and Sherman Oaks.
Call us today at (877) 4-NO-JAIL or (877) 466-5245. We will get through this together.