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Selling and distribution of drugs is a fairly common offense. For this reason, you need the skills and knowledge of a highly qualified and aggressive team of defense attorneys such as The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense attorneys. Our expertise and commitment to our clients sets us apart from your average drug charge defense lawyer.
The penalties for drug sales are generally a lot harsher than they are for drug possession. If you have been charged with drug sales, you may be facing some heavy penalties which can include a long prison term. The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense team in your area will help you fight to get your charges greatly reduced, if not completely dismissed.
The Crime of Drug Sales
Illegal drug sales in the United States is considered to be a significant crime with the possibility of extremely harsh penalties, depending on the severity of your crime and whether or not you have been convicted of similar crimes in the past. If you have been caught with a small amount of marijuana in your possession, it is not as serious as being caught with an excessive amount that is likely for the intent of selling. Extended prison time and much larger fines come with drug sales charges.
Because drug sales are often linked to other crimes which may include sex crimes and murder, drug suppliers are dealt with in much harsher terms than those who have been convicted of possession of a small amount that is likely for personal use.
Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking is not just a problem within the United States. Often, the process of trafficking drugs begins in other countries and expands to the possession and sales of illegal drugs within the borders of the United States. The process of drug trafficking often involves many steps which include:
- Cultivation
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Sales
Drug trafficking often involves several levels of involvement that range from huge drug cartels that rival governments in terms of size and power to middlemen who act as a go between for the big drug lords and the street dealers. All play their part and all face major sentencing and penalties if they are caught.
Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing
Cultivation of drug crops and manufacturing/refining/processing are the first steps in the chain that is the drug business. Illegal drugs are grown in many different areas such as:
- Foreign countries
- Wilderness areas or other public lands
- Farms
- Gardens
- Hydroponic grow-ops drug labs indoors including basements
The common factor, no matter where they are grown, is that the location is discreet in order to avoid detection. For example, how often is it discovered that in a quiet, safe and upscale neighborhood there is a methamphetamine lab discovered? This is more common than most people realize and it is how the major drug distributors remain in profitable business.
Police departments, courts, and prisons work together in most locales in order to fight the illegal sales, trafficking and distribution of drugs. If you have been charged with any crimes relating to drug sales and possession, you are looking at some serious consequences if convicted. You need skilled and aggressive attorneys like those on The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense team.
Please call or email The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense offices in your area today.
