Phoenix Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyer

Phoenix has been identified by national and local law enforcement as one of the main distribution centers for drugs that enter the United States from Mexico. In recent years, the government has cracked down on drug trafficking in Arizona and has organized drug task force units comprised of state and federal agents.

In many cases, federal drug trafficking will also involve:

Drug trafficking describes the criminal activity of illegally transporting an unlawful substance or narcotic, especially when the amount of drugs in question is too large for one person to use recreationally. The drugs can be transported for sale, import, storage, or any other purpose in the lens of drug trafficking. Furthermore, drugs can be trafficked in various ways, such as being transported in a motor vehicle or a backpack.

Drug possession is the drug crime of keeping drugs in your sole possession and for your personal use. Suppose those drugs are moved from one location to another, especially if there is a quantity that is unfit for one person’s personal use. In that case, the drug possession charge can be changed or escalated to drug trafficking. Not sure what charges you are facing? Call (602) 682-5270 now to talk with our Phoenix drug trafficking defense lawyers.

According to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, the most commonly trafficked drugs in the country are:

With drug trafficking cases, you could be facing harsh punishment at both the state and federal levels. The penalties may vary based on the type of substance, amount, and if other laws were violated in the process (such as money laundering).

In addition to increased drug crime awareness, mandatory minimum sentences have increased as well. For a first-time offense, defendants face anywhere from 4 to 10 years in prison. Meth-related crimes can bring 5, 10, or even 15 years in prison for a first-time trafficking offense.

You could face years or decades in prison and fines as high as $500,000 for the harshest offenses. In most cases, you may also have a felony conviction that results in losing employment opportunities and your right to bear arms, vote, and more.

If something doesn’t seem right, there’s a very good chance that the government is watching you. In drug trafficking cases, it often turns out that the accused was under surveillance for months before he or she was eventually arrested.

Federal agencies like the DEA watch potential defendants through various means, such as wiretapping and undercover agents. The government also works with confidential informants to gather information and evidence against suspected criminals.

The Phoenix drug crime lawyers at Suzuki Law Offices can ensure that your rights and freedom are always protected.

If DEA agents or local law enforcement ask to speak with you:

• Get a lawyer’s advice first. You can speak with an attorney if you are being questioned.
• Do not consent to a search. Unless the agents have a warrant, you can refuse to consent to a search in most circumstances.
• Do not submit to questioning with investigators; officers already believe you committed the crime and are merely looking for additional evidence to secure your conviction.