Drug Trafficking Lawyer in Dublin, CA

Providing Powerhouse Defense Strategies for Every Client

Both state and federal prosecutors stop at nothing to ensure drug crime suspects are taken off the streets and put behind bars. Although California is a relatively lenient state when it comes to drug offenses involving marijuana, don’t be fooled into thinking that drug charges involving other controlled substances will be treated lightly. Law enforcement agencies are particularly eager to identify and prosecute drug trafficking crimes in the state of California because these offenses are viewed as a threat to public health, national security, the US economy, and society altogether.

As such, if you are accused of drug trafficking, you need a trusted attorney to defend your freedom and fight to clear your name. That’s why our Dublin drug trafficking attorney at The Law Office of Christopher A. Lamiero is right for you. As a former prosecutor with 25+ years of experience on both sides of the criminal justice system, Attorney Christopher Lamiero has the knowledge, skills, and resources required to formulate a high-caliber defense strategy on your behalf. Our mission is to get your drug trafficking charges minimized or dropped altogether.

The lawyer you choose to advocate for you can make or break your case, so choose wisely. To get started on your defense, contact us at (925) 259-3337!

What Is Drug Trafficking?

Drug trafficking is an illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of prohibited substances, as defined by the United Nations. Among the most common substances involved in drug trafficking offenses are heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and ecstasy.

Under California HS Code 11352, every person who commits, offers to commit, or attempts to commit the following acts involving any Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substances may be found guilty of drug trafficking, punishable by 3 to 5 years in prison and up to $20,000 fines:

• Transporting illegal drugs for sale
• Importing illicit drugs into CA
• Selling illegal drugs
• Furnishing illegal drugs
• Administering illegal drugs
• Giving away illegal drugs

Both state and federal governments prohibit drug trafficking, therefore you may be subject to state and federal consequences if convicted of drug trafficking. Your penalties may be enhanced if aggravating circumstances existed in your case, such as using a firearm, crossing state lines, involving a minor, prior planning, and using violence during the commission of the alleged crime.

Federal Drug Schedules

To better understand the nature and seriousness of your charges, it will help you to learn the federal drug schedules. The federal government classifies drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs into five categories, or schedules, based on their abuse rate, accepted medical use, and likelihood for psychological or physical dependence.

• Schedule I: Drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are heroin, LSD, marijuana, ecstasy, methaqualone, and peyote.
• Schedule II: Drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are considered dangerous and include combination products with less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall, and Ritalin.
• Schedule III: Drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence and an abuse potential that is less than Schedule I and Schedule II drugs but more than Schedule IV. Examples include Products containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.
• Schedule IV: Drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence. Some examples include Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, and Tramadol.
• Schedule V: Drugs with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. They are typically used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes.

Ready to Defend Your Freedom? So Are We.

The sooner you begin your defense, the better, as prosecutors are already building their case against you and strategizing how to punish you to the full extent of the law. We know this because our Dublin drug trafficking lawyer is a former prosecutor, therefore we can prepare your defense in anticipation of the prosecution’s attacks, leaving no stone left unturned.

To begin your fight for freedom, contact The Law Office of Christopher A. Lamiero online or at (925) 259-3337!