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Drug Trafficking in California

Let Our Bakersfield Drug Crime Attorneys Protect Your Rights & Freedom

In California and other states throughout our country, drug crimes are associated with severe consequences. But as a felony charge – as well as a federal offense – trafficking is considered one of the most serious criminal offenses a person can face.

If you were arrested for or accused of drug trafficking, our Bakersfield drug trafficking defense attorneys at Campbell Whitten are committed to helping you obtain the most favorable outcome possible. We provide aggressive and personalized defense for our clients facing a variety of drug crime charges.

California & Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties

According to California’s trafficking law, a person is prohibited from unlawfully manufacturing, selling, transporting, importing/exporting, or otherwise distributing controlled substances (e.g. cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, etc.).

A person can be charged with trafficking if law enforcement discovered a large amount of drugs or cash at the time of arrest. State penalties for drug trafficking include a prison sentence of three, four, or five years and a fine of up to $20,000.

On the other hand, federal authorities are likely to get involved in a drug trafficking investigation under the following circumstances:

  • The person is suspected of trafficking an unusually large amount of a controlled substance
  • The person is suspected of illegal drug distribution across state or national borders
  • The person is suspected of drug dealing in what is considered a “High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area” (HIDTA)

If the weight of the drugs involved totaled to at least 50 grams or at least 500 grams, an offender faces a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison to a maximum life sentence, as well as $10 million fine.

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With penalties this serious, having an experienced and skilled lawyer on your side can make a significant difference. Our Bakersfield drug trafficking defense attorneys can investigate your arrest, gather and examine the evidence, and develop an effective defense strategy for your case. Let us help you either get your case dismissed entirely or your charges reduced.

Contact us and request a free consultation immediately.