Scottsdale Drug Trafficking Lawyer

Drug trafficking is a very serious criminal offense and one that is prosecuted at the federal level, which means conviction leads to harsher sentences than at the state level. In Arizona, drug trafficking is an issue between the U.S. and Mexico borders. Arizona is actually a gateway and this has law enforcement patrolling the Interstate 40 corridor and I-8 much more than they did in the past. They are cracking down on drug trafficking by looking for suspicious behavior that indicates drug trafficking, such as every occupant smoking in a car or a car being filled with air fresheners.

When pulled over by the police, they may use drug dogs to identify drug traffickers. In some cases, there may be drugs in a person’s possession, but they may not be trafficked drugs because they are not being moved from one person to another at all. The authorities have to have proof that drugs were being trafficked for monetary gain in order for them to charge a person with drug trafficking.

If you are accused of drug trafficking, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Scottsdale drug trafficking lawyer as soon as possible. Just because there may be some merit to the charges does not mean you have to pay the maximum consequences.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense Against All charges

Drug Trafficking is the act of manufacturing, cultivating, and then distributing or selling an illegal substance. Just because a person may be in possession of a drug does not mean that he or she is going to distribute them in any way. There are also occasions when a person is in the wrong place at the wrong time. You could be completely innocent in the situation, simply being behind the wheel or the car or a fellow passenger.

Nonetheless, the authorities will rely on the following to determine suspicion of drug trafficking. They are:

  • There is a large amount of cash in the vehicle because it suggests that drugs have been sold
  • A large quantity of drugs, suggesting there was an intention to sell
  • Materials used in the packaging of drugs also suggest an intent to sell

Effective Scottsdale Federal Criminal Defense

Because drug trafficking is charged as a federal crime, it is going to be prosecuted very aggressively. If convicted, the penalties are very harsh. It is important to do everything that can be done to reduce or dismiss the charges. If they cannot initially be reduced or dismisse,d then the goal is acquittal.

Contact A Scottsdale Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Being charged or investigated for drug trafficking can be very difficult and it can be a confusing time. You may be wondering how your future is going to look and what you can do about it. Myles A. Schneider has a successful track record when it comes to winning federal cases. With an ability to identify important factors in the case, as well as create an effective defense strategy, it is possible to receive a positive outcome in the case. To learn more, call Myles A. Schneider & Associates, LTD 24/7 at 602-926-7373 or fill out the online contact form for a free consultation.