New Jersey Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyers
Drug Trafficking
Involvement with drugs is a serious matter that often results in serious punishment. Drug trafficking is one such matter, and generally refers to the sale of or distribution of drugs. However, not all drug trafficking cases are the same, and individuals accused of such need to ensure that the court system is made aware of every detail pertaining to the charges. An experienced New Jersey drug trafficking defense attorney will see to it that the circumstances surrounding your arrest are brought to light, and will provide you with the strongest possible defense given those circumstances.
According to federal law, drug trafficking is "an offense under federal, state, or local law that prohibits the manufacture, import, export, distribution or dispensing of a controlled substance (or a counterfeit substance) or the possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, import, export, distribute, or dispense." Critical in all New Jersey drug trafficking cases is whether or not it can be proved that an individual had the intent to distribute it to others. Possession and intent to commit one of the aforementioned acts are two entirely different notions.
Punishment for drug trafficking is typically dependent on the amount of illegal drugs that an individual is found to be in possession of at the time of arrest. This amount can also represent either mere possession or help prove that there was intent to distribute the drugs in some way if the amount of illegal drugs discovered is large enough to warrant such an accusation. In any event, an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney will examine every detail surrounding your arrest, including the amount of illegal drugs found to be in your possession, to ensure that the charges brought against you are properly combated against.
The type of drugs that are found to be in your possession will also be examined. For instance, if the illegal drugs are found packaged, and appear to be ready for sale, then a drug trafficking or a drug distribution charge may be sought after. However, intent needs to be proven, and failure to do so will strengthen your case. If you stand accused of drug trafficking, please don’t hesitate to contact the New Jersey criminal defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein. Our Princeton NJ drug trafficking defense attorneys will fight for your rights in a court of law. Contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.
If you or a loved one has been accused of drug trafficking in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free case evaluation.