Experienced Representation in Federal Drug Crimes
Criminal Defense for Federal Drug Possession and Distribution Cases in California and Across the United States
If drug charges have been brought against you in federal court rather than state court, it most likely means that law enforcement agencies are alleging that you possessed certain types of drugs or had large quantities of those drugs. And you should note that federal charges of possession of drugs with the intent to distribute them carry the same penalties as charges of actually distributing or manufacturing them.
Federal drug laws are notorious for the severe penalties that stem from mandatory minimum sentences passed by Congress for possessing or distributing even very small amounts of the specified drugs. These mandatory minimum laws mean that if you are convicted with possessing more than one kilogram of heroin, five kilograms of cocaine or as few as fifty grams of methamphetamine, you can serve a minimum of ten years in federal prison. Even worse, if you have prior federal or state felony drug convictions, even for simple possession, your exposure goes up to twenty years, or on some cases life without possibility of release.
For these reasons, if you are charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs in federal court, you need an attorney who has experience defending people of drug charges in federal court. At the Law Offices of John M. Runfola, we have over twenty-eight years of experience defending clients against charges of distribution of drugs and possession of drugs with intent to distribute in federal court in California and across the country.
These cases often can be difficult and complicated to investigate and defend, but our firm has the experience and legal knowledge to fight for you and to fight to get your charges reduced or dismissed.
Our firm will look at the circumstances surrounding the arrest, including whether the evidence was obtained through an illegal search and seizure, and why a charge of possession with intent to distribute was made in the first place. In many cases of drug distribution or intent to distribute, law enforcement agents have made incorrect and baseless assumptions and our firm can argue to get the charges reduced to a less severe charge, such as simple possession, or have the charges dismissed entirely.
Our firm also knows that by thoroughly investigating your case by looking at police reports, witnesses and other important factors, we can often give our clients the help that they need.
Confident and Responsible Defense Against Federal Drug Charges
Choosing a lawyer to represent you in cases of drug possession with intent to distribute or distribution is one of the most critical decisions that you may ever have to make. By having an attorney who understands federal law and the federal legal system, you can give yourself a better chance at success and protect your life and your future from the serious, potentially catastrophic consequences that can result from federal drug charges.
If you are under investigation for or have been charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs or distribution of drugs by the federal government, contact the Law Offices of John M. Runfola to get the defense you deserve. We offer a free initial consultation and are available to our clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience. Call us at 415-391-4243.
