Drug Crimes
Drug crimes are serious criminal offenses, and that holds true whether the indictment issued concerns an alleged violation of state or federal law. The body of laws that deal with drug offenses seemingly grows every day, but one common fact in regards to every statute is that the consequences of a drug-related conviction can be severe.
If you face this situation, whether it's in state or federal court, you need to act immediately to gain an understanding and to assert your Constitutionally-guaranteed rights. You should start this process by contacting our attorneys as soon as you become aware that you face this sort of problem. Many defendants will react to this situation with fear, and that's natural, but now is not the time to allow this fear to cloud your judgment. The earlier you contact us, the earlier you'll be able to begin building a strong defense.
Below is a brief overview of the types of drug crimes and legal issues that the criminal defense lawyers at our law firm handles:
Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking can be both a state and a federal offense, but regardless of where the process unfolds, a conviction of any charge related to drug trafficking carries significant consequences by way of stiff fines and lengthy prison terms. Many times, the amount and type of controlled substance the defendant is alleged to have trafficked can affect the charge and punishment attached, but the Blanch Law Firm has handled drug trafficking cases of every sort. Learn More
Types of Drugs
The types of drugs with which the defendant is alleged to have dealt, used or possessed is an important factor, as different substances carry different consequences. For instance, a marijuana-related charge will generally, but certainly not always, be less serious than a charge that relates to cocaine, heroin or meth-amphetamine. Learn More
International Charges
Drug crimes that are international in nature not only carry serious consequences, but they can also be extremely complicated in terms of the way the amount of controlled substances are measured, what acts constitute a crime and which nation has jurisdiction over the proceedings. Not to mention, the United States will look closely at any ties to terrorism as it relates to finances in such a situation, which presents a new set of difficulties. Learn More
Possession
Possession of a controlled substance is a charge that varies in severity, but basically, the more you're accused of possessing, the more serious the punishments involved with a conviction. As is the case with any alleged drug crime, the actual amounts involved can be at issue, and an experienced criminal defense attorney will fight to mitigate these amounts if possible. Learn More
Your Next Step
As you see, drug crimes are always a serious matter, and if you face any potential prosecution in regards to international, federal or state statutes, you need to waste no time in building a strong defense. Contact a criminal defense attorney at the Blanch Law Firm immediately in order to get this process started.
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