Connecticut Federal Drug Conspiracy Lawyer
Federal drug charges carry serious penalties, but there are ways to defend against such charges. It is critical to work with a criminal defense lawyer who is experienced in representing people charged with felony drug crimes in federal court. Contact our office online or call 860-254-4157 (toll free 888-329-9150) to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case. We are located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
Federal drug crimes are commonly charged as drug conspiracy cases involving multiple defendants. Some common drug charges include:
- Drug trafficking
- Drug possession with intent to sell
- Drug manufacturing or cultivation
- Operating a Drug Dwelling
- Drug conspiracy
- Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO)
Often other factors come into play in a federal drug case, including gang crimes, organized crime, violent crimes, firearm crimes, money laundering and the financing of terrorist organizations. These factors can have a negative impact on a case, and, more specifically, use of a firearm during the commission of a drug crime can enhance the penalties imposed after a conviction.
We have the experience to handle the most complex federal drug cases. Attorney David J. Wenc has more than 33 years of experience in this area of the law. He has represented members of international drug trafficking organizations as well as members of urban street gangs. In addition, we have the experience to handle immigration consequences of a federal criminal conviction. We also have extensive experience working on your behalf with the federal prosecutor in order to explore every avenue to achieve a better outcome for the client.
Mandatory Minimum Sentences
After a federal drug crime conviction, sentences are imposed by the court with advisement from the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines as well as the U.S. Code. The sentencing guidelines and the U.S. Code establish harsh penalties. For example, the U.S. Code sets out mandatory minimum sentences for the violation of some federal drug crimes. In addition, the type of drug used in the crime can also have a significant impact on the sentence being imposed. For example, the sentence for a drug crime involving crack cocaine will be more severe than a sentence imposed for the use of powder cocaine despite the same drug quantities. In limited circumstances, we have the experience to help you get out from under these mandatory minimum sentences.
Contact our office online or call us at 860-254-4157 (toll free 888-329-9150) to schedule an appointment with an experienced federal drug criminal defense attorney.