Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: importation of meth

He's accused of importing *twenty-six kilos* of meth (enough to supply every user in southern California for weeks) and you're asking for advice on the internet?!?!? He needs a lawyer, and he needs one now.

If your boyfriend actually did this he is a major trafficker. No one in the legal system is going to want to do him any favors.

He can try to make a deal with prosecutors to go easy on him if he will help them capture an even bigger trafficker or supplier, but he will have to follow through on his promise before he gets the deal. If he waits until after he has been sentenced the chances of getting his sentence shortened will fall drastically.

If your boyfriend is indigent the court will appoint a lawyer to represent him at no charge. He will be better off hiring a very good private attorney if he can. The public defenders are generally very good, too, but they are overworked and can't give their cases as much time as a private attorney hopefully would.

Keep in mind that even if the gentleman has a lot of money and other assets they may soon be seized by the government as proceeds of a criminal enterprise. (This might even happen after he has paid some of the money to retain an attorney.) In other words, he may become indigent very quickly if he isn't there already.

Re: importation of meth

Thank you for your question, and for the opportunity to both help and advise you further.

It's difficult to know how to answer your question, without knowing the sentence, and more importantly, if this case is a Federal or State case. Where he was sent and how long he was sentenced to (and for what charges) additionally all affect his options, and whether or not he's eligible for parole.

I hope this helps, but if you have additional information, have other questions, or would like legal representation, please feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. It's my pleasure to help you in any way that I can, and thanks again.

Re: importation of meth

It is likely that this was charged Federally. Your boyfriend needs an attorney immediately to protect his interest. As far as his sentence, it depends on a wide variety of variables. You are welcome to contact my office at your earliest convenience.

Joshua Hale