Due to Texas’s proximity to our nation’s border, drug crimes are taken very seriously, and offenders are kept under lock and key. Anyone who has driven to Mexico knows or has heard of what a car search is like. If you thought TV drug crime dramas were intense, just wait until you are facing drug trafficking charges in real life.
Possession with intent to distribute and drug trafficking sound very similar, but the difference comes down to scale. Drug trafficking charges are incurred when greater amounts of drugs are found, often with large amounts of money. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), drug trafficking is a federal crime, which means the following can land you with between five and 40 years in prison and fines between $5 million and $25 million:
Other drugs (specifically higher amounts of them) and second or higher offenses garner more jail time and even higher fines. These charges may seem ludicrous or like a joke, but they are really not. If you are charged with drug trafficking, you need to consider hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible and hesitate when speaking to authorities or anyone else about your case.
Regardless of how you wound up being accused of drug trafficking, there is no returning to life as usual without legal assistance. You may feel embarrassed or scared to face criminal charges, but know that you don’t have to face them alone. If you are being implicated or are involved in a case related to drug trafficking, you should contact our law office as soon as possible at (972) 939-4878.
It can be easy to become afraid when facing any drug crime charges. You may fear for your safety and your family’s safety. The truth is that in Texas, officials will stop at nothing to bring down any crime organization, so if you have been caught, it is almost certain that others (and maybe even the kingpin) will be too. Bill Kennedy Law is here for you during this trying time, and we will stop at nothing to provide sound legal advice and fight for your rights following a drug trafficking charge.
Call Us for Assistance with Drug Trafficking Charges
Bill Kennedy Law is prepared to take all drug trafficking cases to trial, which means we steer clear of shortcuts because what you really need is a team of legal experts by your side that is willing to fight for your legal rights. You may be overwhelmed by the severe penalties that could follow your drug trafficking charges, but we are here to help clear your name and restore your feelings of safety. Call us today at (972) 939-4878 to set up a free initial consultation, or feel free to take advantage of our live chat tool. You can also contact us here. Our attorneys always fight for your rights honestly and aggressively.