San Diego Drug Trafficking Defense Attorney
Drug trafficking is a big deal.
Over the past 20 years, the public has clamored for tougher laws against the manufacturing and selling of drugs. Now, if you are caught, the penalties can be very high – it’s a felony. If this happens, the best thing you can do is call an experienced San Diego drug trafficking attorney. We can help you fight the charges and get you into an effective drug treatment program if necessary.
Defining drug trafficking.
Drug trafficking is defined as the manufacture, transport, and distribution of large amounts of drugs. Often, more than one person is involved. Drug trafficking charges can vary depending on the scope and scale of the operation. And if sales activity is targeted towards minors, the penalties can be even stiffer.
Reducing your drug trafficking charges.
The Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter can make a difference in your case. We have experience in California drug crimes we know look for common errors in the prosecution’s case which may include:
- Violation of entrapment laws
- Use of questionable or unreliable informants
- Illegal tactics to get a search warrant
- Base charges on circumstantial evidence
What about medical marijuana?
Marijuana is a substance with legitimate and proven medical benefits. California law does allow for the possession of limited amounts of marijuana for medical purposes. (You must have a prescription from a doctor.) However, the cultivation, sale, or transportation of marijuana are serious felonies in California and can land you in prison.
Negotiating your case.
If you’re convicted of drug trafficking, it’s usually considered a felony crime and with that will come possible prison time. Law enforcement officials and prosecutors are concerned more with convictions and less with your rights. The Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter will work to protect your rights. We may be able to weaken the prosecution’s case by getting evidence dismissed. Or, if you willingly submit to a drug education or rehabilitation program, we might be able to get your charges reduced. If we do have to go to court, we can present a compelling case on your behalf.
What do you do if you’re charged with drug trafficking?
There’s so much at stake when you are charged with a drug offense. So don’t hesitate to call the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter at 619-330-5881 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation today. Come in, tell us your side of the story, and together we’ll get started.