Los Angeles Drug Smuggling Attorney

Smuggling Drugs

Smuggling illegal drugs or controlled substances across state or U.S. borders is a serious crime and can result in lengthy prison sentences and other severe consequences. Federal agencies such as the FBI and DEA will prosecute anyone who smuggles, imports, transports or delivers illegal drugs across state of national borders. The penalties for smuggling and drug trafficking can range from less than five years in state prison to over twenty in federal prison, depending on the type of drug and the quantity involved. If you have been arrested for smuggling drugs or other controlled substances such as marijuana, heroin or crystal meth you should call a Los Angeles drug crimes lawyer at Takakjian & Sitkoff. Protect your rights and insist on the representation of an experienced skilled drug crimes attorney.

Depending on the drugs involved and whether you were smuggling across state or international borders you could be facing consequences that will affect you the rest of your life. Anyone who is not a citizen of the U.S. you will face deportation. As all of our lawyers were former district attorneys and have served on both sides of the courtroom, we understand exactly how the legal system works and what steps to take to provide our clients with an effective and aggressive defense.

Drug Smuggling Attorney in Los Angeles

Any attempt to conceal illegal drugs and travel across state or national boundaries is called smuggling. You can be arrested for smuggling no matter how small a quantity is involved. If the amount of drugs is large you can also be charged with distribution of drugs that carries even more serious penalties. It is important to speak to an attorney experienced in drug charges and who is also familiar with all the state, federal and international drug laws regarding smuggling. You deserve to have the dedication and legal expertise that we can provide you with. Call and speak to one of our attorneys for a free consultation.

Contact a Los Angeles drug smuggling lawyer if you have been charged with the transportation of controlled substances. Speak to a former prosecutor about defending your case.