Drug Trafficking

August 3rd, 2011 | Author: | Law

Drug trafficking is becoming an epidemic in the United States, especially with the drug cartels along the U.S./Mexico border.  Drug-related violence is at an all-time high, but the demand for illegal substances remains high as well.  However, if a person is found guilty of drug trafficking, the penalties can be severe.  The United States government is trying to crack down on illegal drug trafficking, so it often penalizes convicted drug traffickers with harsh consequences like jail time and heavy fines.

Some of the most highly trafficked drugs include marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.  These drugs are extremely addictive, which is why the demand for them continues to grow.  Drug traffickers, if they are not caught by the authorities, can make a lot of money buying, selling, and transporting drugs, but they face a criminal conviction if they are caught and found guilty.

Penalties for Drug Trafficking

Because of the violence that is often involved with drug trafficking, authorities in both Mexico and the United States punish convicted drug traffickers with serious legal consequences.  The consequences range in severity, but some of the possible penalties of a drug trafficking conviction include:

  • heavy fines
  • minimum of 1 year in jail
  • over 20 years in jail for serious charge

Despite these harsh penalties, drug trafficking is a prevalent crime in the United States.

Contact Us

If you or someone you know has been charged with drug trafficking, it is important to avoid the harsh penalties associated with a conviction.  Contact an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC today at 732-503-8968 to discuss fighting your drug trafficking charge.



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