Defending Against Felony Drug Charges
Have you been accused of dealing drugs or participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy? If so, you could be facing years of prison time if you are convicted. It is important to consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer right away to discuss your options.
At the law firm of Plymale & Dingus in Columbus, Ohio, our criminal defense attorneys — including two former prosecutors — are experienced at defending clients against drug trafficking charges. Contact us for a free phone consultation.
Understanding the Potential Consequences
Drug trafficking is a broad term encompassing all aspects of drug transportation, distribution and dealing. As part of the "War on Drugs," drug trafficking is taken very seriously by law enforcement and criminal prosecutors in Ohio and nationwide.
If the police are accusing you of any sort of drug trafficking, you could be facing a felony charge and a mandatory minimum prison sentence if you are convicted.
Federal and state drug trafficking laws criminalize not only the distribution of illegal drugs like marijuana, crack cocaine and powder cocaine, but also the illegal distribution of prescription drugs such as OxyContin and Xanax. In all of these cases, the penalties can be very severe.
The penalties for drug trafficking are typically much worse than the penalties for drug possession or paraphernalia charges.
Protecting Your Rights and Fighting Your Charges
There are several options for fighting serious drug charges. You have constitutional rights to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures and to remain silent during criminal investigations, and , it may be possible to show that the police have violated these rights.
Typically, the police go after a suspected drug trafficking network by getting an informant and then seizing evidence from private places or questioning suspects based on the claims made by that informant. We are experienced at attacking each aspect of this process.
Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss what our experienced criminal defense attorneys can do to fight your drug trafficking charges.
