Drug Trafficking Defense Attorney in New York City

About Drug Distribution and Drug Trafficking Cases

Drug distribution, selling or transporting illicit substances, is a serious offense. More serious, however, is drug trafficking, which involves the possession or distribution of large quantities of illicit substances. The difference between trafficking and possession charges lies in the high volume of drugs involved in trafficking. For example, in order to be charged with marijuana trafficking, there must be at least 1,000 kilograms of marijuana, or at least 1,000 marijuana plants found as evidence. Drug trafficking is a federal drug charge and it must be defended by an experienced drug crime defense attorney who is practiced in federal court.

Trafficking of any controlled-substance is harshly punished by the federal government. For trafficking of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs, there is a minimum 10 year prison sentence if convicted. Schedule I and Schedule II drugs, such as cocaine, crack, marijuana, fentanyl, fentanyl analogue, LSD, methamphetamine, and PCP are categorized as such because they are highly addictive and carry a high potential for abuse and addiction. Schedule I drugs are not accepted for medical use, whereas Schedule II drugs are permitted medical use in limited or heavily regulated situations. Federal drug convictions may also be penalized by heavy fines, some of which may be millions of dollars. Trafficking and distribution charges for Schedules III, IV, and V drugs are not to be taken lightly, however, as they could result in a year to five years in prison and up to $500,000 in fines for a first offense.

Aggressive Defense of Your Rights in Manhattan and all of NYC

Crucial to the outcome of your case and your future is the legal representation you choose. At Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP, the New York City criminal defense lawyers understand the impact that a drug conviction will have on your life, and they work relentlessly to ensure that it is avoided at all costs.

Make sure that your freedom is expertly defended by a legal team of highly-trained and highly-accomplished NYC drug trafficking defense lawyers. Our lawyers have succeeded in having charges against their clients dismissed and in obtaining full acquittals for both federal and state distribution and trafficking charges.

Nothing is more sacred than your freedom. Take the first step to safeguarding your future and contact a New York City drug trafficking lawyer.