Drug trafficking is the crime of selling, transporting, or delivering any type of illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled substance. Drug trafficking charges can also be brought against individuals that aided, abetted, and conspired with anyone to sell or purchase illegal drugs. Drug trafficking includes distributing illegal drugs, such as cocaine, heroin, Ecstasy, marijuana, methamphetamines, LSD, etc., as well as prescription medication, such as Vicodin and Xanax.

Drug trafficking is typically one of the most serious drug crimes that a person may be accused of committing. In fact, federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) may become involved in a drug trafficking investigation and a defendant may face these charges in federal court, where the penalties are often more severe. Not only that, federal drug trafficking cases may be based upon lengthy federal investigations that carried on for months or even years in some instances, and the federal agencies and prosecutors involves will have more extensive resources and manpower to devote to putting you behind bars.

Drug Trafficking and Distribution Legal Penalties

The legal penalties associates with a drug trafficking conviction are severe. Drug trafficking and/or distribution offenses are felony offenses, and the penalties vary depending upon the type of drug and other factors, such as a prior conviction or if minors were involved. The legal penalties may include jail/prison sentence which can be up to 40 years, a fine, seizure of assets (including vehicles), loss of a driver's license, and being required to register as a narcotics offender. Because the potential penalties are so serious, it is critical to obtain a skilled criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Contact a Los Angeles Drug Trafficking and Drug Distribution Attorney

Drug trafficking cases have the potential to be extremely complex and to also have more of an impact on the defendant, due to issues involving asset forfeiture and the serious penalties that may be imposed upon a conviction, as well as possible involvement by federal agencies. The Los Angeles drug trafficking lawyers at The Chahine Law Firm use their knowledge and experience to tirelessly defend their clients’ Constitutional rights in these matters to pursue the most beneficial outcome possible. If you have been charged with a drug trafficking, Contact the Drug Crimes Attorneys at The Chahine Law Firm today for your free case evaluation.