Las Vegas Drug Crimes Defense Attorneys
Experienced Defense Against Drug Crimes in Nevada
The difference between a long prison sentence and freedom when you’ve been arrested for a drug crime can be as simple as contacting an attorney. If you wait, the police and prosecutors will often be able to obtain information from you, which they can use against you. Contacting an attorney immediately can help protect your rights and ensure that you receive a fair trial. Christiansen Trial Lawyers provides knowledgeable and experienced representation for people who have been arrested for drug possession or another drug crime in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Our Las Vegas drug crimes attorneys are trial-ready and can prepare your case quickly. Contact our office to arrange for your free initial consultation in English or Spanish today.
Contact our team online or by phone at (702) 357-9977 to learn more about how we can potentially help you avoid jail time or get your charges reduced or dismissed altogether.
Types of Drug Crimes We Handle
There are several ways that our criminal defense attorneys assist our clients who are facing drug charges. We prepare excellent motions to suppress evidence due to illegal or improper searches. Additionally, we’re in touch with experts who can analyze the cut of the drugs. Another problem that we frequently encounter is when the prosecution has overcharged the amount of narcotics in question. Because laws have guidelines that are based upon the quantity, this can influence the type of crime that can be charged and potential sentences.
Types of Drug Crimes Our Las Vegas Lawyers Handle:
- Possession of drugs
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Intent to sell or distribute
- Illegal possession of chemicals used to make drugs
- Prescription drug crimes
- Distribution, trafficking, smuggling, or importation of drugs
Drug crimes can involve a number of substances, including ecstasy, cocaine, heroin, meth, and more. People can be charged with misdemeanors and felonies depending on the nature of the crime. For example, in Las Vegas, a person who is found with a pipe or anything related to the use of illegal drugs can be charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
What Are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking, Distribution & Smuggling in Nevada?
If charged with drug distribution, trafficking, or smuggling, you could face a wide range of criminal penalties. Depending on a number of factors, including the amount and classification of the narcotics, the location of the crime, and your criminal history, you could face years in prison.
For instance, federal laws carry mandatory sentences of five years or more in prison for trafficking heroin, cocaine, and other hard drugs. Additionally, you may face civil forfeiture actions in which the government seizes property it claims was acquired by profits from drug-related activity.
Nevada’s proximity to Mexico and large drug distribution centers in California and Arizona have made it a target of federal drug law enforcement policies. If you have been charged with a drug crime in Nevada, it is important to have an experienced defense attorney on your side.
Defense Strategies for Cultivation and Manufacturing Charges
Cultivating marijuana and operating a meth lab are felony crimes in Nevada. If the DEA, FBI, or Department of Justice gets involved, charges related to grow houses and meth labs may be prosecuted at the federal level. If you are facing grow house or meth lab charges at the state or federal level, you will need a strong criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and freedom.
The trial lawyers at Christiansen Trial Lawyers can thoroughly investigate your case and explore every available option for having the manufacturing or cultivation charges reduced or dismissed. Police officers and investigators must follow the proper procedure before, during and after a drug arrest, and we scrutinize that procedure for flaws such as unlawful search and seizure. We prepare excellent motions to suppress evidence in these matters.
