Drug Trafficking Attorney in Marietta
Former Prosecutors Protecting Your Rights
The team at Henrickson & Sereebutra is composed of
former prosecutors and has
more than 40 years of combined experience and a track record that includes thousands of cases. If you or a loved
one are under investigation for drug trafficking in Marietta, the most
effective action you can take to safeguard your future is to meet with
an attorney from the firm for a confidential consultation. You can learn
more about the applicable laws and how you can fight the case. Depending
on the circumstances of the alleged offense, you will either be going
up against the Cobb County District Attorney or a federal prosecutor.
In either case, you can level the playing field by
retaining a criminal lawyer from the firm today.
Drug Trafficking Laws in Georgia
Trafficking involves a range of activities, from importing drugs from another country,
smuggling them through border crossings,
sales and distribution. If the alleged crime took place entirely within our
state, you will most likely be charged under Georgia Code § 16-13-30
(2012), which makes it a felony with a penalty of up to 30 years in state
prison, of which 5 must be served without parole. In the event that you
are accused of trafficking drugs across state or international borders,
you will likely be charged with a
federal crime. Federal trafficking penalties range up to life in prison, with fines
that can reach as high as $75 million in the worst cases.
Information About Drug Trafficking
Marietta is included in the Drug Enforcement Agency's Atlanta High-Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), given the fact that the metro area is a
commercial hub for the Southeast region. Significant quantities of drugs
are transported into the area from Mexico for distribution into local
markets, as well as large amounts of drugs being produced in
manufacturing operations.
The DEA lists
cocaine and
crystal meth as being the two primary drug threats in the region, though law enforcement
agencies at all levels are
cracking down on trafficking activities involving other substances including marijuana, heroin, opium, ecstasy
and pharmaceutical drugs. If you have been charged with drug trafficking,
it is highly advisable that you obtain the highest quality legal representation
available. At Henrickson & Sereebutra clients can rest assured
that their case is in excellent hands with over 40 years of combined legal
experience.
Contact the criminal defense lawyers in Marietta today to figure out your best option as you move forward.