Annapolis Drug Distribution and Trafficking Attorneys

Trusted Criminal Defense Attorneys Representing People Facing Serious Drug Charges in Annapolis, Maryland

Some people believe that drug trafficking only refers to large organizations transporting and distributing significant quantities of controlled substances. However, state and federal laws prohibit drug distribution and trafficking, and individual people may be charged with these offenses. Even having more than a minimal amount of cannabis for personal use can be construed as possession with intent to distribute. If you are being investigated for a drug crime or have already been arrested, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights and best interests.

Collectively, the attorneys at Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, have represented clients charged with drug crimes and other offenses in Maryland for over five decades. Our first-hand experience has provided us with extensive knowledge that we will utilize to formulate the most effective defense strategy for you. While the ultimate goal would be for your charges to be dismissed, nobody can guarantee that outcome. However, we promise to work tirelessly to achieve the best possible resolution for you.

Drug Distribution and Trafficking Charges Can Be State or Federal

Case-specific factors may determine whether a drug trafficking charge will be handled at the state or federal level. For example, transporting large quantities of controlled substances across state lines is usually a federal offense. Serious drug crimes include:

• Distribution: Selling drugs or exchanging them for other assets will lead to more serious charges than simple possession.
• Manufacturing: Growing, mixing, or otherwise producing drugs for sale or distribution can lead to drug charges that carry serious penalties.
• Conspiracy to commit these acts: A plan made with two or more people agreeing to commit a crime is a criminal act in itself, regardless of whether the proposed crime is actually committed.

Drug crime charges are serious, and a conviction can bring severe consequences. You can trust Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law to mount a comprehensive defense on your behalf.

The Consequences of a Conviction for Drug Trafficking or Distribution

Maryland is very strict about drug trafficking and distribution. If you are believed to be involved in a drug distribution network, prosecutors will work hard to put you behind bars in an effort to disrupt the flow of drugs into communities. Accordingly, being convicted of a felony drug offense has severe penalties.

Generally speaking, the larger the amount of drugs you are accused of distributing, the worse the penalties will be. The type of controlled substance, whether minors were involved in a manufacturing or distribution network, and other factors may also be considered. If endangerment, injuries, or fatalities have occurred, the situation can become significantly more complex. Penalties for a drug distribution or trafficking conviction can include years, decades, or a lifetime in prison, incredibly hefty fines, asset forfeiture, and a criminal record.

Defenses Against Maryland Drug Trafficking and Distribution Charges

There is not a generic strategy that applies to every case involving drug charges. Your legal team from Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, will investigate every detail, including the investigation that led to your arrest, the procedures and protocols followed, the evidence against you, and your assertion of innocence. For example, we will look for ways to:

• Provide alternate explanations for drug paraphernalia, such as needing to weigh packages before shipping and using plastic bags to pack lunches
• Prove that a search and seizure was unfounded or was performed illegally
• Dispute the weight and nature of the controlled substances in evidence, including the accuracy of lab analysis
• Show that your arrest was a case of mistaken identity

Many other potential defenses may apply to your case, and we will carefully consider each option to provide a comprehensive strategy with the best chance of beating your charges.

Contact an Annapolis, MD Drug Distribution and Trafficking Defense Attorney

Fighting drug trafficking or distribution charges effectively takes an experienced and determined lawyer. Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, has what it takes to win your case. Contact us online or call 410-280-0530 for your complimentary case review today.