Drug Crimes in Pennsylvania – Scranton PA Drug Crime Defense Lawyer

Our criminal lawyer defend the following drug crimes:

• Drug Possession
• Conspiracy to traffic narcotics
• Marijuana crimes
• Methamphetamine crimes
• Drug Manufacturing
• Drug trafficking
• Cocaine crimes
• LSD crimes Drug use
• Possession with Intent
• Drug distribution
• Heroin crimes

Pennsylvania Drug Crime Laws – Drug Possession – Drug Distribution – Drug Trafficking

Like all states, Pennsylvania has taken a tough stand against drugs. The drug laws in Pennsylvania are severe. Penalty for drug crimes in Pennsylvania is usually a prison term, a fine or a combination of both. Even first time offenders can face imprisonment. The length and severity of the sentence will depend upon the type of drug possessed and the amount of the drug.  The sentence will be more severe if you have a prior criminal record or you have been previously convicted of a drug crime. The court will also consider if you attempted to sell the drugs to a minor or used a minor during the commission of the drug crime.

Certain drug crimes are considered as federal drug crimes and are far more serious than state drug charges. Defending a federal drug crime charge need the services of a specialized attorney. Federal drug charges include:

• Transporting drugs across a state line
• Distributing drugs across a state line
• Shipping drugs across a state line
• Shipping drugs in the US mail
• Transporting, shipping or mailing illegal drugs across the US border
• Conspiracy with a person in another state to sell drugs or transport illegal drugs
• Using the Internet to sell or distribute illegal drugs
• Transportation of illegal drugs on airplanes
• Transportation of illegal drugs in boats on federal waters
• Drug crimes involving large amounts of illegal drugs
• Money laundering of profits from drug crimes

A drug conviction can ruin your record and chance for future employment.  It can also destroy your reputation and will haunt you for the rest of your life. If you are charged with a drug crime, you must take immediate steps to protect your freedom, reputation and rights. Contact our experienced Scranton, PA criminal defense lawyers now. Our experienced criminal attorneys along with our team of experts can fight the drug charge for you. Even if the evidence is overwhelmingly against you, our criminal attorneys can use effective strategies to reduce the negative consequences. Over the years, we have successfully defended many clients facing federal and state drug crime charges. In some cases, alternatives such as drug courts may be available. If you qualify for any alternative, our criminal attorneys will assist you to avail those alternatives. From our offices in Scranton, PA, we represent clients all over Pennsylvania.