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Prescription drugs and trafficking charges

On Behalf of | Apr 13, 2020 | Drug Trafficking |

When many people think of drug trafficking, they envision street drugs such as cocaine and heroin. However, it is important to realize that many people face these charges as a result of prescription drugs as well. There are many factors to take into consideration when it comes to drug trafficking charges, from the details surrounding a case to the particularly harsh consequences associated with these allegations.

It is important to understand the difference between drug trafficking and drug dealing. Generally, someone is accused of trafficking when they are found with a much larger amount of a substance (or multiple substances). These charges often bring very harsh penalties, such as years behind bars and significant fines.

The consequences of trafficking charges

Sometimes, medical professionals are accused of drug trafficking when they are found to have a large number of prescription drugs, as well as those who are outside of the medical industry. These charges disrupt life in many ways, shattering careers, destroying reputations and relationships, leading to time behind bars and causing an overwhelming amount of stress. It is imperative for those facing these serious allegations to understand what is at stake and do everything they can to protect their future.

Fighting the charges

There a number of potential defenses that help some people fight these allegations. For example, some people who are addicted to a particular prescription drug are sometimes accused of trafficking because they are caught with a very large amount of a substance without a prescription, even though they were not going to distribute the drugs. It is imperative to explore all legal options and our site covers more on this serious topic.

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