Washington Legal Defense
Free Consultation
Federal Drug Trafficking - What to Expect Get 150+ Years of Combined Litigation Experience on Your Side
Person being handcuffed

Federal Drug Trafficking - What to Expect

Drug trafficking cases are more common than you may think. In fact, almost a third of federal criminal cases involve drug trafficking. The most commonly trafficked drug, according to the United States Sentencing Commission is Meth. Being charged with drug trafficking can be scary – you don’t know what to expect, don’t know who to talk to or what to do next. For many people, this is their first experience with the criminal justice system – almost half of all drug traffickers have little or no criminal history. We have been handling these cases for years and can help you understand the process and prepare for your case

Federal courts take drug trafficking seriously – 95% of drug trafficking offenders are sentenced to some amount of imprisonment. It’s important to take your case seriously and prepare the best defense possible to mitigate the effect on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Some drug trafficking cases carry mandatory minimum sentences if convicted. This means that there is little discretion for the court to hand out a lower sentence than what the law requires.

Drug trafficking cases account for more than two-thirds of all mandatory minimum cases. That being said, 40% of people convicted of a crime carrying a mandatory minimum were relieved of that minimum sentence. Why? A few reasons. Some individuals provided government assistance in other cases, while others qualified under a “safety valve” provision. The “safety valve” provision comes into play if an individual meets 5 criteria:
 

  • No more than one criminal history point;
     
  • There was no use of violence or threats of violence in connection with the offense;
     
  • There was no death or serious bodily injury as a result of the offense;
     
  • The individual was not an organizer, leader, manager or supervisor of others in the offense and;
     
  • The individual provided information to the government of all offenses that were a part of the same scheme or plan.
     

On the flip side, in some cases, people had their sentences enhanced, or increased, from the sentencing guidelines. This tends to happen when a weapon is involved or the person was a leader or supervisor in the offense.

We can’t tell you what to expect in a blog post because, as you can see, the outcomes of these cases depend largely on the circumstances and facts of the specific case. Our goal is to achieve the best outcome for you, taking into account what is most important to you. If you are facing a federal drug trafficking charge, call us today – the sooner we can start to prepare your defense, the better chance of a positive outcome.

Categories

Success Stories

  • If he said he was going to do something he did it. He has integrity.

    “Wayne Fricke is a terrific lawyer who knows the law. The following are only several of many ways Mr. Fricke supported me during my time of crisis: 1. Explained the charges against me in a manner that ...”

    - Former Client
  • He always exceeds expectations.

    “Mr. Fricke has been our family lawyer for about 5 years. He has done an amazing job representing my family and I. He always exceeds expectations and informs us on everything going on.”

    - Jen
  • He, at no time, treated me as though I was guilty.

    “I was accused of domestic violence and need a Lawyer to defend me. Not knowing who to hire I started with Mr. K.W. This lawyer did not seem to believe in my innocence and I was looking at 3 to 5 ...”

    - Craig
  • Mr. Fricke had his office call me weekly for updates.

    “A few years ago, I was involved in a car accident. Due to my injuries, I hired an attorney who seemingly disappeared. I was in crisis after calling the court and finding out my case had been dismissed ...”

    - Sharyl
  • He is always honest and straight forward.

    “I hired Lance Hester to help me with 2 different legal matters. One was a felony criminal case and the other was a family law issue. In the felony criminal case this individual had everything to lose ...”

    - Former Client

Proven Results

  • Reduced Sentence Drug Crime
  • Case Dismissed Multiple Counts of Child Exploitation
  • Case Dismissed Domestic Violence
  • Four Felony Charges Dismissed Four Felony Counts
  • Reduced Sentence Drug Distribution
  • Vacated Conviction 4th Degree Assault
  • Case Dismissed Possession of Stolen Property
  • Two Restraining Orders Granted Anti-harassment Orders
  • Federal Court Success Federal Probation Violation
  • Case Dismissed Rape
/

Why Choose the Hester Law Group?

  • Accessible to Clients

    We understand the urgency clients have when they need an attorney. We are available  24/7 to help you.

  • We Truly Care

    We feel honored to help someone through the toughest time they will ever go through.

  • Personalized Approach

    At Hester Law Group, we use a personal approach that best suits the needs of our clients.

  • Unparalleled Experience

    We have been a successful team for two decades and have over 130 years of combined experience.

We're Available 24/7

Get Started on Your Defense Today
  • Please enter your first name.
  • Please enter your last name.
  • Please enter your phone number.
    This isn't a valid phone number.
  • Please enter your email address.
    This isn't a valid email address.
  • Please make a selection.
  • Please enter a message.