Greenville Drug Trafficking Attorney

Defense for Narcotics Trafficking Charges in Greenville

State and federal law prohibit the trafficking of controlled substances. By definition, trafficking may include the import, export, transportation and sale of illegal narcotics or prescription drugs. If you've been accused of drug trafficking, it is important to discuss the matter with an experienced Greenville drug crime defense attorney as soon as possible.

The penalties for drug trafficking are harsh and may vary depending on the classification of the drug and the amount. Following are some of the minimum penalties that may be enforced for drug trafficking in North Carolina:

• Heroin trafficking:
• 4 to 13 grams - 70 to 74 months in prison, $50,000 fine
• 14 to 27 grams - 90 to 117 months in prison, $100,000 fine
• 28 or more grams - 225 to 279 months in prison, $250,000 fine
• Meth trafficking:
• 28 to 199 grams - 70 to 84 months in prison, $50,000 fine
• 200 to 399 grams - 90 to 117 months in prison, $100,000 fine
• 400 grams or more - 225 to 279 months in prison, $250,000 fine
• Marijuana trafficking:
• 10 to 49 pounds - 25 to 30 months in prison, $5,000 fine
• 50 to 1,999 pounds - 35 to 42 months in prison, $25,000 fine
• 2,000 to 9,999 pounds - 70 to 84 months in prison, $50,000 fine
• 10,000 pounds or more - 175 to 219 months in prison, $200,000 fine

Greenville Trafficking Defense Lawyer

Your future is on the line if you are facing criminal charges or even a preliminary investigation for drug trafficking in the Greenville area. The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) or other federal agencies as well as local law enforcement may be involved, and you can be guaranteed that they will work aggressively to gather evidence against you in an attempt to put you behind bars. You need experienced legal counsel from an attorney who isn't afraid to fight for your rights inside and outside the courtroom.