Stand Up To Drug Distribution Or Trafficking Charges
Last updated on January 25, 2024
You don’t need to be caught in the act of handing someone a bag of marijuana or cocaine to be charged with drug trafficking. In fact, the evidence most commonly used to charge and convict someone of trafficking is the amount of drugs found in a defendant’s possession.
A charge of trafficking is very different from a charge of mere possession. The prosecution is much more determined, and the penalties are much more severe, including many years of imprisonment.
Other evidence prosecutors use to convince a jury that you intended to sell rather than use the drugs found include:
- Multiple bags or containers
- Scales that could be used to weigh a substance
- Ingredients for cutting or mixing drugs
Drug Charges And Defenses
Consequences are worse if a firearm is found, or you have a prior conviction. The best strategy may be to question evidence of trafficking and reduce the charge to possession. Other defenses include the exclusion of evidence gathered in violation of your constitutional rights against unreasonable search and seizure.
Enlist Our Louisiana Drug Trafficking Charge Attorneys
The first and most important step in your defense is to retain an experienced attorney who is dedicated to shielding you from prosecution at every step. At Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law, our lawyers offer decades of trial experience, both on the prosecution side and defending people accused of crimes.
At Damico & Stockstill, our drug representation has included principal defendants in 4 of the largest cocaine prosecutions in the Baton Rouge area in State and Federal Court in the last 15 years, 2 of the largest marijuana prosecutions in the last 10 years, the largest GHB prosecution, several of the larger MDMA conspiracies and several of the major Methamphetamine investigations. These cases are in addition to the hundreds of street dealers, users, or fraudulent scriptwriters represented. Additionally, the firm has represented physicians, nurses and pharmacists who were prosecuted or investigated for drug trafficking.
Finally, our lawyers have represented over 65 interstate drug interdiction cases and numerous associated money laundering drug clients.
Our representation has resulted in many granting of suppression motions, dismissals of charges and jury verdicts of responsive and outright acquittal verdicts.
Get The Powerful Legal Support You Need To Overcome These Charges
Facing drug trafficking and distribution charges may be the most challenging experience you’ve faced. You deserve competent and powerful legal support. Our defense attorneys are well-versed in the nuances of drug law and are committed to fighting for your rights with determination.
We are proud to serve clients from all walks of life. Reach out to us online or by phone at 225-377-4964 for a free consultation. We can start a staunch defense aimed toward a favorable outcome.
