The war on drugs has resulted in long prison sentences for people who have been charged with drug sales or trafficking. Unfortunately, many of the people who are charged with drug trafficking are users who would be better served by a drug treatment program than prison.
At the Zolman Law Firm, our lawyers defend people who are charged with all kinds of drug charges, including drug trafficking and sales. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We have offices in Mid County and South County in St. Louis.
Protecting You From Harsh Consequences
The consequences for a drug conviction increase significantly if you are charged with selling or distributing drugs rather than simple possession. You can be charged with drug trafficking:
- Based on the quantity of drugs in your possession
- Based on how the drugs are packaged
- Based on whether undercover officer witnesses you selling drugs
Many people who are charged with drug sales or trafficking are users who buy drugs either for their personal use or for themselves and their friends. However, you can face the same consequences as a dealer if you are arrested. To protect your rights and your future, it's important to put your case in the hands of an experienced defense attorney as soon as possible.
If this is a first offense, you may have options such as drug court or suspended imposition of sentence that would enable you to avoid a felony drug trafficking conviction. Depending on how police came into contact with you and gathered the drug evidence, you may also have constitutional defenses. For example, if the drugs were in your vehicle, police need a reasonable suspicion that you have committed a crime before they can stop you. Police also need a legal reason to search your vehicle.
Contact a Missouri Drug Sale Attorney at the Zolman Law Firm
The longer you wait to speak to an attorney, the more damage you may do to your case. For a free initial consultation with an experienced St. Louis drug trafficking attorney, call 314-714-5532 or send us an e-mail.
