Drug Trafficking Attorneys
What is Drug Trafficking?
Drug trafficking is the criminal act of manufacturing, transporting, or selling
of illegal narcotics. Illegal narcotics include marijuana, cocaine, heroin,
LSD, methamphetamines, and Ecstasy. Any person who manufactures, transports,
or sells controlled substances in the state of California can be charged with drug
trafficking by law enforcement. In most cases, people who are charged with
drug trafficking have been selling, manufacturing, or transporting drugs in large-scale
operations, with large quantities of illegal drugs.
Drug Trafficking Consequences
The legal penalties for drug trafficking in Orange County vary, and will depend
upon several factors, including: the type of drug being trafficked, the amount
of the drug being trafficked, the offender’s prior criminal history, and if
the offender has prior trafficking charges. These circumstances will determine
if the offender is charged with a misdemeanor or felony drug offense. If the
offender has a prior criminal record or a prior drug distribution charge, he/she
is likely to receive an enhanced sentence if he/she is convicted. Additionally,
if the offender used a minor (person below the legal age of 18) to sell, manufacture,
or transport narcotics, the offender may be subject to harsher legal penalties.
In most cases, drug trafficking is a felony according to state and federal law.
After a person has been convicted of drug trafficking in Orange County, he/she may
be punished with: imprisonment, jail time, large fines, loss of driver’s license,
seizure of personal assets, house arrest, probation, and court ordered treatment
programs. Additionally, any person that is convicted of a drug crime in the
state of California will have to register his/her self as a drug offender.
Once a person is a registered drug offender, he/she may find it difficult to attain
employment or housing opportunities. The person may also lose their right
to obtain student or bank loans from financial institutions.
Hiring a Drug Trafficking Attorney
Have you been charged with drug trafficking in Orange County? If so, you need
to be aware of your constitutional rights and your legal options. It is important
that you seek counsel from an experienced Orange County drug crimes attorney immediately.
A drug crimes lawyer can advise you throughout the criminal process and represent
you in court. By hiring the right Orange County drug crimes attorney, you
can be assured that you will receive the guidance and assertive defense you need
to fight your drug trafficking charges.
At the law offices of Coffey & Coffey, we represent individuals in cities throughout
Orange County including Anaheim, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Orange,
Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Yorba Linda, Brea, San Clemente,
Huntington Beach, Tustin, Buena Park, Placentia, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, San
Clemente, Westminster, Stanton, Fountain Valley, La Habra, Los Alamitos, and many
more.
If you have been charged with drug trafficking in Orange County or a surrounding
area, call Coffey & Coffey today at 1-800-706-7888 for
your free case evaluation. At Coffey & Coffey, you will receive aggressive
legal representation from reputable, skilled drug crimes attorneys who have successfully
fought numerous drug trafficking cases in the Orange County courts.
Because We Specialize in Orange County Cases Only, We Have a Huge Advantage
Over All Other Attorneys!
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your legal matter today!