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Charged with drug trafficking? You could be facing decades in prison. This could be true even if your arrest was on a charge of possession with intent to deliver. In addition, you could potentially confront federal charges as well. When you face such threatening prospects, you need to find vigorous advocacy, a lawyer whose passion and skill you can rely on.
At Chiapelli Law Offices, our Arlington Heights drug crime lawyer has been:
- Rated 9.5 Superb by Avvo for experience and professionalism
- Equipped by the insights of a former prosecutor
- Invited to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Lawyers
You can entrust even the most complex case to our dedicated firm. With our personable service, we can find your unique legal solution, and skillfully fight to reduce or dismiss your charges.
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Penalties for Drug Trafficking
Whether it's for drug delivery, manufacture, dispensing, or distribution, you are most likely looking at felony charges. State penalties alone could range from 6 to 60 years in prison, depending on the controlled substance. For example, for 15 grams or more of cocaine, heroin, LSD, or ecstasy, you could be charged with a Class X felony trafficking offense. Due to substances involved, you would still face a Class 1 felony charge for less than 15 grams of the narcotic or stimulant.
For a Class 3 felony drug trafficking charge in Illinois, you could face:
- 2 to 5 years in prison
- 10 years in prison for an aggravated term
- $75,000 to $150,000 in criminal fines
As for federal charges, you could be facing escalated sentences, even for drug possession with intent to deliver. While recent policies have reduced the penalties for simple possession charges, federal law still comes down heavy on trafficking charges. However, mandatory minimum sentences are not really mandatory, but serve as guidelines for a judge. A skilled drug crime defender could successfully argue to reduce the sentence.
Contact Chiapelli Law Offices today- (847) 893-9912!
In light of the devastating possibilities, you need to find the best drug crime defense possible in Arlington Heights. At Chiapelli Law Offices, you can find a qualified, dedicated attorney, someone who is accessible and personable to clients, but aggressive in court. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Ahmad knows how to utilize all resources to counter the other side's tactics. Our skilled litigator with the ability to seek a reduction or dismissal of your charges. By working directly with you throughout the process, our firm is ready to assert your every legal right.