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What Are The Elements Of A Drug Trafficking Charge?

If you have been accused of importing or exporting controlled substances in or out of the US, then you have been charged with federal drug trafficking. Much like state drug trafficking laws, these statutes are complex but provide serious penalties for anyone who is found guilty. At Okabe & Haushalter, they are all too familiar with how fervently these cases are pursued by federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.

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What Are The Elements Of A Drug Trafficking Charge?

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  1. What Are The Elements Of A Drug Trafficking Charge?

  2. Fight Your Charges With Litigators If you have been accused of importing or exporting controlled substances in or out of the US, then you have been charged with federal drug trafficking. Much like state drug trafficking laws, these statutes are complex but provide serious penalties for anyone who is found guilty. These individuals, no matter what their country of origin is, are suspected of being operatives of an international narcotics economy and a serious threat to society.

  3. That is why it is essential that the accused retain aggressive and incisive defense to counter these allegations. At Okabe & Haushalter, they are all too familiar with how fervently these cases are pursued by federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. Their team of skilled international drug trafficking attorneys knows what details to examine in their case against their clients and how to exploit any shortcomings in their work on their clients’ behalf.

  4. Elements Of A Drug Trafficking Charge The first thing most individuals who are accused of a crime want to know is how serious their charges are. In federal drug trafficking cases, there is no one answer to this question– federal drug statutes are highly conditional, granular, and depend on many circumstances of the case. Key elements to consider in a drug trafficking charge include: ● The type of substance found (or “schedule” of the substance) ● The amount of substance found ● The criminal history of the accused ● The country of origin of the accused (and their status) ● Any aggravating factors, such as the presence of firearms While these factors will determine your specific drug trafficking charge, drug trafficking is always considered a serious felony.

  5. Facing Extradition ? If you are a foreign national of another country who has been charged by the US government with international drug trafficking, there is a chance that you will be extradited back to the US for arrest and trial. If these are your circumstances, Okabe & Haushalter can assist you by serving as local counsel– both to help fight extradition or, if necessary, mounting a powerful defense on your behalf if you have already been extradited.

  6. High-profile criminal defense cases deserve major league legal representation. The quality of your legal counsel can often make the difference between maintaining or losing your freedom. Do not take chances when it comes to choosing the right lawyer. To learn more about how their team of Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys can help, contact the legal team at Okabe & Haushalter and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

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