In most cases, a person arraigned for drug charges will be charged in state court. However, in some instances, the charges could be federal. In this case, the resulting penalties are likely to be much harsher. Keep reading to find out how an attorney can help you and what the differences are between state and federal charges. Then contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.
Factors That Can Result in Federal Drug Charges
If any of the following are true, or allegedly true, then you may be charged with federal drug charges instead of state drug charges:
- The alleged crime was on federal property
- The drug charge involved a large quantity of drugs
- The alleged crimes crossed state lines
- A federal agency was involved in the investigation (for example, the DEA)
- Other federal charges are linked to the drug crimes (for example, money laundering)
Potential Consequences of Federal Drug Charges
If you are convicted of a federal drug charge, the consequences you will face will depend on how serious the charge is. For example, trafficking drugs will generally have a more significant punishment than possession of a small amount of drugs on federal land.
Depending on the charge, a federal conviction for drug crimes can result in jail time, fines, the loss of personal property, the loss of real estate, and other penalties. While the punishment for federal convictions can range, there is no such thing as a “slap on the wrist” when it comes to federal charges. You should take any of these charges seriously and get help from an experienced attorney.
You Need a Comprehensive Strategy to Fight Against Federal Drug Charges
Anyone who is facing federal drug charges needs an experienced and highly-trained drug lawyer to help them fight the charges against them. When you work with Chambers Law Firm, we will work every angle to find the best way to represent you. This may involve looking at how the evidence was obtained by the police to determine if it was a lawful search. If not, the evidence could be thrown out, and the charges dropped.
In other cases, we may show that the evidence obtained was improperly handled, evaluated incorrectly, or does not show what the prosecution says it shows. We may find other potential at-fault parties to show that they were the ones that committed the crime. There are many other ways to defend you – the choice we make will depend on your specific case.
If you are ready to talk to an attorney that is experienced in federal drug charges, then we urge you to contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.
