Most drug trafficking charges follow intentional acts of profit-driven drug distribution. Individuals who manufacture and sell illicit drugs or who divert and traffic prescription medications may face felony drug trafficking charges.
A substantial portion of the people accused of drug trafficking offenses knew the risk of their behavior and took the risk anyway. Occasionally, people who did not have any goal to profit off illegal drug use may find themselves accused of drug trafficking. People who simply want to be kind to others can easily make mistakes that put them at risk of life-altering criminal charges.
Sharing medication is still distribution
People who resell their leftover prescription drugs are likely aware that doing so is inappropriate and illegal. Monetizing access to a controlled substance without a license from the state is a crime.
Additionally, those who share medications that they know others are likely to abuse may recognize that their behavior puts them at risk. Especially if they know the medication in question is one people use recreationally, selling their remaining medication to others could lead to criminal prosecution.
However, some people choose to share prescription medication for non-recreational purposes. They may not request any compensation for the medication they gift to another person, who may have a prescription for the same medication.
A transfer of capital is not necessary for state authorities to justify a drug trafficking charge. The act of transferring medication, even without financial gain, is enough to warrant felony criminal charges in most cases.
Individuals hoping to fight pending drug charges may need help understanding the case against them and different defense strategies. Discussing circumstances that have led to charges with a skilled legal team can help prescription drug defendants respond appropriately.
