Drug Trafficking

Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney: Drug Trafficking Charges

If you are facing state or federal drug trafficking charges, you will be subject to an aggressive prosecution. The government has the resources, manpower and skill to build strong and compelling cases. Their primary objective in all drug trafficking cases is to put offenders in prison for a significant period of time.

Dallas criminal defense attorney Patrick J. McLain is a former federal prosecutor and criminal court judge with more than 20 years of experience. He has a clear understanding of all that is at stake in drug trafficking cases and knows how to prepare an aggressive defense on your behalf. No matter the situation, you can rely on him to protect your rights and your future.

Put our attorney's experience to work on your case. Contact our Dallas law office today if you have been accused of allegedly trafficking marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine (meth), heroin, ecstasy or illegal prescription drugs.

Federal and State Drug Trafficking Charges

Our law firm handles both state and federal drug crimes. We have the experience to walk into any courtroom to fight the charges against you.

• Federal drug trafficking: Federal drug trafficking involves the transportation of drugs over state lines or national borders. Any drug distribution through the mail, on federal waters or in federal airspace is also considered federal drug trafficking.
• State drug trafficking: State drug trafficking/distribution charges involve transporting large amounts of drugs within state lines. State drug charges often arise after a person is caught dealing drugs to an undercover police officer.

What Does it Take to Win a Drug Trafficking Case?

In most drug trafficking cases, success ultimately depends upon your lawyer's skill and the facts of your case. For example, if you were unaware of the drugs in your luggage or car, we will demonstrate that you did not knowingly participate in drug trafficking. We will also fight to suppress illegally obtained evidence (through an illegal wire tap, illegal search, etc.). If the evidence against you is strong, we will fight for a reduction in charges or a shorter sentence.

Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charges

If federal prosecutors can demonstrate that you entered into an agreement to traffic drugs, they may charge you with conspiracy to manufacture drugs — even if you never had drugs in your possession. Conspiracy charges are usually attached to drug trafficking charges and present additional penalties. An experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney like Patrick McLain can defend you against these complex charges.

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Contact our Dallas law office at (214) 646-3128 (ext. 227) for an aggressive defense of your state or federal drug trafficking/drug distribution charges.