Drug Trafficking Defense

How We Challenge Drug Trafficking Charges

Most trafficking cases turn on a few critical points:

• Was the stop or search legal?

  If police lacked a lawful basis for the stop, frisk, or warrant, the drugs can be suppressed.

• Was the search warrant valid?

  Overbroad warrants, stale probable cause, or false statements in affidavits can invalidate the search.

• Was the weight calculated correctly?

  Trafficking charges are based on weight thresholds. Lab errors or improper calculations can reduce or eliminate the charge.

• Was the substance properly tested and preserved?

  Breaks in the chain of custody or flawed lab procedures can undermine the prosecution.

• Does the alleged weight actually meet the trafficking threshold?

  Not every distribution case qualifies as trafficking. The distinction determines whether mandatory minimums apply.

• What are the immigration consequences?

  Drug convictions can trigger deportation. We address that risk from the outset.