Federal Cocaine Trafficking Defense Attorney Atlanta

If the federal government arrests you and subsequently charges you with cocaine trafficking or another serious drug crime, they will use their vast resources in the effort to convict you. Trafficking in illegal drugs carries severe penalties. Even if you suspect that you may be under investigation, it is vital that you seek legal counsel immediately from an experienced drug crimes defense attorney, especially one skilled in handling federal criminal defense.

Contact the Atlanta, Georgia, law office of Richard A. Grossman. I offer clients over fifteen years of criminal defense experience handling federal and state drug crimes, including drug possession, distribution and trafficking.

Understanding federal cocaine trafficking penalties

Even for a first-time offense, drug convictions for trafficking in cocaine or crack cocaine have harsh, minimum sentences based upon the amount in question:

• 28 grams or more - possibly three years in prison and a $50,000 fine
• 500 grams or more - you face five years in prison and a $100,000 file
• a kilogram or more - there is the possibility of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
• 10 kilos or more - you face life in prison without parole

Because I have in-depth knowledge of both state and federal sentencing guidelines, including new federal guidelines offering sentencing flexibility, my clients know I can develop a sound drug defense strategy that seeks the lowest possible penalty in every case.

The drug trafficking case against you

Whether you are charged with drug importation, possession with intent to distribute or selling / distributing cocaine, federal prosecutors must prove every element of the cocaine trafficking charges against you. While federal drug enforcement authorities typically proceed to trial only if they believe they have a strong case, I will build a strong defense by carefully examining how evidence was obtained. Any evidence (including drugs, paraphernalia and other associated items) illegally seized by law enforcement cannot be used to prove the elements of the crime.

Suspected of or Arrested of a Drug Crimes? Call (678) 358.6555

I know what is at stake for you. I regularly work closely with federal court prosecutors and judges and I know how to build a solid defense against cocaine trafficking and other drug crimes. Put my knowledge and zealous defense to work for you.

Contact an experienced Atlanta drug trafficking defense attorney to learn more about my federal and state drug crime defense practice.