Fight Your Drug Trafficking Charges
Call a Santa Ana drug crime attorney!
As one of the most serious
drug crimes an individual can be accused of, drug trafficking carries very severe
penalties and consequences. If you find yourself up against these charges,
you cannot afford to delay in obtaining experienced defense for your case.
That is where my firm comes in. The Law Offices of Jerry Schaffer, Jr.
has been advocating for clients for numerous years. As a former District
Attorney with a background in prosecution, I understand the serious consequences
you are facing. I am well-qualified to take on your drug trafficking case
and am ready to step in to defend your future.
Why else should you hire my firm right away?
- I am a licensed California criminal law attorney
- I am a former OC Senior Deputy DA
- I provide hard-hitting representation and put clients first
- I have an unmatched knowledge of criminal law and courtroom experience
- I am available 24/7 and offer free consultations to all potential clients
Ready to talk about your case with a skilled Santa Ana drug crime lawyer?
Contact my office today to set up your free initial consultation or
fill out a free case evaluation at any time.
What is considered drug trafficking?
Many think of drug trafficking as a crime associated with drug dealers
or cartels. While this can be true, it often entangles everyday individuals
under its board definition. Drug trafficking is any transportation of
or sale of controlled substances in excessive amounts. Even if you are
simple found in possession of drugs, if the amount is significant enough,
you could be arrested for presumed trafficking. In California, drug trafficking
is a felony and can become a federal crime if a person crosses state lines.
For example, the following penalties can be enforced in a federal charge
involving meth:
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First offense: Between 5 and 40 years in prison and $5 million in fines
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Second offense: 10 years to life in prison and $8 million in fines
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Third offense: 20 years to life behind bars if death or injury results from drug usage
If there is more than 50 grams of meth, the charges will significantly
increase, carrying up to $20 million in fines and life in prison. Different
drugs will carry varying penalties, depending on the amount involved.
However, any trafficking charge should be taken very seriously. Furthermore,
you can be accused of trafficking even if you were not directly responsible
for transporting the drugs. If you helped or aided the transportation
in any way, you could easily find yourself facing trafficking charges.
Don’t try to fight these charges on your own! It is more important
than ever for you to put a proven and experienced drug crime lawyer in
Santa Ana on your case.
Call my firm today!