Rhode Island Drug Trafficking Lawyer

Drug trafficking refers to the sale and distribution of illegal drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, MDMA (ecstasy), PCP, methamphetamine, steroids, inhalants, and other controlled substances. Drug trafficking crimes are both state and federal crimes and may be investigated by such agencies as the FBI, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Facing state or federal drug trafficking charges is a serious matter and requires a competent criminal defense attorney. Our attorneys are well-versed in drug trafficking laws and can provide a thorough and aggressive defense in both state and federal courts.

Understanding Your Providence Criminal Charges

A drug trafficking offense may generally be charged under federal or state laws and prohibit the manufacture, import, export, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance. Penalties for these offenses vary, based on a number of factors including the amount of illegal drugs involved, whether minors were involved, whether weapons were involved, and the previous convictions of the defendant, if any. In many instances there are mandatory minimum sentences, often as high as five or ten years in prison. Repeat offenses may carry more severe penalties.

Our office stays current with the changing state of the law in this area, including particularly the evolution of federal drug laws as they relate to cocaine and cocaine base or crack. Because of the seriousness of drug trafficking crimes and their penalties, it is important to retain a Providence drug trafficking defense attorney from our firm to ensure that you receive the benefit of an effective defense strategy at the outset and to protect your rights under law.