Charges rejected
Felony domestic violence arrest. The prosecutor declined to file charges at the arraignment.
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Drug charges and diversion lawyer in Los Angeles.
Many drug cases in California can end without a conviction through diversion or treatment programs. We fight the evidence where it is weak and pursue diversion where it fits.
Charges we defend
- Possession of controlled substances.
- Possession for sale, sales and transportation.
- Cannabis offenses beyond what state law allows, including unlicensed sales and cultivation.
- Drug-related DUI.
- Charges against property owners connected to a tenant's activity.
Diversion and treatment
California offers several paths that let people complete education or treatment and have the case dismissed, including pretrial diversion for many simple possession cases. Recent changes to state law also created treatment-focused options, and harsher consequences, for people with multiple prior drug convictions. Eligibility depends on the charge and your history, and we evaluate it at the first call.
Challenging the search
Many drug cases turn on how the evidence was found. If police stopped, searched or seized without a lawful basis, the evidence can be suppressed, and without it the case often cannot go forward.
Recent results include criminal cases against property owners over a cannabis tenant, dismissed as to the owners and the company.
Case results
Recent results.
Selected outcomes from the firm’s closed matters.
Dismissed
Firearm discharge case dismissed after the client completed diversion. No conviction.
2023Dismissed
Criminal case against a commercial property owner and its company over a cannabis tenant. Dismissed as to both.
2022Dismissed
Property owner charged with building-permit violations tied to a tenant's dispensary. Case dismissed.
2025Funds returned
Cash seized in a raid aimed at a neighbor was returned to the client, who was never charged.
2023Results depend on the facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Client details are withheld for privacy.
Common questions
Questions clients ask first.
General information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
Is marijuana legal in California?
Adults 21 and over can possess limited amounts for personal use. Selling without a license, possessing more than the legal limit, or cultivating beyond what the law allows can still be crimes.
Will drug diversion keep a conviction off my record?
If you qualify and complete the program, the charges are typically dismissed. We explain how the specific program affects your record before you enter it.
Can police search my car without a warrant?
Sometimes, for example with your consent or probable cause. Whether a particular search was lawful is often the most important question in a drug case.
Client reviews
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Saman had great attention to detail when it came to my case. … Not only was he accurate in the timeline I provided for my case but he was very clear in communicating his strategy and made me feel very comfortable with my case.
He was always available when I needed him and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He explained things clearly, but was also very understanding and easy to talk to, which made a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable.
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