LAX 2014 The police received an anonymous tip that marijuana was being grown illegally in a warehouse. They obtained a search warrant to search the building with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) device and found heat signatures they believed were consistent with a marijuana grow. They then obtained a second warrant to search the interior of […]
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Possession for Sale Reduced to Disturbing the Peace
People v. T.C. (LAX 2014) Our client was charged with possession of marijuana for sale. However, upon investigating the facts and presenting a defense at a preliminary hearing, Margolin and Lawrence was able to obtain a favorable plea bargain. Our client was charged with disturbing the peace and sentenced to thirty days of community service, […]
Forfeiture of Almost $30,000 and Sports Car Stopped
(LAX 2013) Our client was being investigated by the federal government on drug manufacturing charges. We headed the charges off before trial and fought the asset forfeiture proceedings underway. The government had seized $29,000 and the client’s luxury sports car. We demonstrated through clear evidence that the money and vehicle were derived from legitimate business, […]