Felony Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyer Raleigh, NC

Felony Drug Trafficking in Wake County, NC

Have you been arrested or charged in Raleigh or anywhere else in Wake County, NC on drug trafficking charges? Most times, when we hear that someone is charged with drug trafficking, we assume they are a big time drug dealer or member or some larger network and/or organization. However, this is not always the case. When you are charged with felony drug trafficking, it means that they are alleging that you possess more than a certain amount of a certain drug. The threshold for each drug differs depending on the drug involved. When you are charged with trafficking, it also doesn’t mean that they are alleging that you are dealing the drugs, it just means that they are charging you with possessing, delivering, or transporting drugs at or over the amount over the aforementioned threshold.

Consequences of a Drug Trafficking Conviction in Raleigh

If you are convicted of drug trafficking in Raleigh or the rest of wake county, it means that you are going to prison and you will face big fines. Even if your criminal record is squeaky clean, there is a mandatory minimum prison sentence that you will face upon conviction. Talking to a criminal defense attorney will help you understand your rights in dealing with these allegations. The main factor in a drug trafficking case is the amount of drugs that the state is alleging that a defendant possessed. If you are wondering what those amounts and thresholds for certain drugs are, please check out the NC General Statute § 90-95(h).  To give a few common examples:

If you are caught with more than 10 lbs of marijuana, and you are convicted of those charges, the minimum prison sentence is 25-39 months.

If you are caught with 28 grams of cocaine, and you are convicted of those charges, the minimum prison sentence you will face is 35-51 months.

If you are caught with 4 grams of heroin or other similar opiates, and convicted of those charges, the minimum punishment is between 70-93 months in prison.

Of course, these minimum punishments don’t even talk about the minimum fines you may face. Unlike some other crimes, in felony drug trafficking convictions, there is no way around the minimum prison sentences.

What Should You Do If You Get Charged With Felony Drug Trafficking?

Exercising your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney, as early in the arrest proceedings as possible, is one of the best things you can do to receive the best possible outcome for your case. Having a lawyer present during questioning allows you to know what questions to answer, when to remain silent, and will also help you and your defense attorney to start building a case. The Raleigh Criminal Lawyer, John McWilliam, wants to make sure that, no matter what the drug trafficking charges you face are, that you get the best outcome for your case. Please contact us as soon as possible or call us at 919-772-4000

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