Drug Offenses Drug Trafficking
Definition:
Drug trafficking is a criminal charge involving trafficking,
sales, distribution, possession with intent to distribute or sell, manufacturing,
and smuggling of controlled substances. Drug trafficking charges
can be prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies and State or Federal criminal
court.
Consequences of Drug Trafficking Charges:
In the U.S., it is illegal to traffic drugs such as: marijuana, cocaine, heroin, PCP, Ecstasy, LSD, steroids, and morphine. Trafficking laws differ in each criminal jurisdiction. If you are charged with drug trafficking the type of drug, the amount in consideration, the manor in which drugs were packaged and if the drugs were transported over state or county boarders. The prosecution will also evaluate your case to see if you sold to minors, have past drug convictions, or have past criminal convictions. If convicted as a trafficking offender you can face serious legal penalties such as imprisonment, fines, house arrest, probation, community service, and a criminal record.What a Lawyer can do for you:
If you have been charged with drug trafficking, it is important that you hire a criminal attorney with drug crimes experience. A drug crime lawyer can advise you of your legal options and protect your rights. A criminal lawyer with drug trafficking case experience can defend you against the criminal charges or negotiate a plea bargain for a lesser charge or reduced punishment.Lawyer Referral Service:
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