Drug Transportation
Defending You on Drug Transportation Charges
Whether you are currently under investigation or if you have been charged with transportation, hiring a Long Island drug crime lawyer The Law Offices of Nancy L. Bartling, PLLC, LLC to represent you is the most effective action you can take to defend your future. We have over 50 years of experience and have earned the Super Lawyer rating and the AV® Preeminent™ recognition, in addition to the fact that all of our attorneys are former prosecutors. With our knowledge of the tactics that will likely be used against you, we are often able to anticipate the path that the investigation and prosecution will take, and we know how to get results by aggressively combating the charges. The earlier you hire us, the better will be your chances of achieving a favorable outcome such as a dismissal or an exoneration.
Drug transportation is typically charged as a felony, and depending on the circumstances of the offense it may be prosecuted by local law enforcement or a federal agency such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The punishment imposed if you are convicted will be influenced by factors such as whether you were involved in distribution or importation across state lines , whether you have previously been convicted of a drug crime, and the specific type of drug involved. If you are accused of smuggling up to 49 kilograms of marijuana on a first offense, you can be sentenced to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, while a trafficking conviction involving cocaine carries a penalty of up to $5 million and a life sentence.
Transportation of Drugs in Long Island
No matter what type of evidence there may be against you, it is not advisable to accept a plea bargain without first consulting with an attorney from our firm. You may have been told that there is no possible way of proving your innocence, but with our extensive experience with transportation charges we may be able to find an effective strategy for defending you. Exercise your right to remain silent with investigators and retain our services as early as possible.