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If you have been charged with the very serious and usually federal crime of drug trafficking, it is important that you have a qualified and competent attorney fighting for your rights. The drug crime defense attorneys at Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP are well acquainted with the ever-changing controlled substance laws, and can help you make the best choices for your situation.
Severity of Charges
A charge of drug trafficking is more severe than simple possession. It is possible for a person to be charged with more than one crime involving drugs. In order to decide which charges apply, prosecutors analyze the situation surrounding the arrest. Some of the considerations are:
- The total weight of drug confiscated
- Type of drug confiscated
- Whether or not the drug was pure or a mixture
- Whether or not minors were involved in the transaction
- Whether or not the transaction took place on or near school grounds
- Other items confiscated (cell phones, cash, drug paraphernalia)
The most severe charges will involve higher total weights and minors, or a location where minors usually congregate, for example school grounds and parks.
Penalties
A person convicted of drug trafficking faces prison time, high fines, restitution, and in many cases, loss of privileges such as voting, owning a firearm, and others. If an arrest occurs while in a motor vehicle, it is possible to lose the vehicle and driver’s license.
What You Need to Know
Drug trafficking convictions usually come with a minimum amount of prison time. It is important to have the best possible attorneys representing you. Contact the Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers at G|B|B|S immediately if you have been charged with drug trafficking, drug possession, drug cultivation, drug distribution, or any other type of crime involving drugs or controlled substances.
