Baltimore, Maryland Drug Trafficking Defense Attorney
Whether prosecutors bring charges of drug possession, drug distribution, or drug trafficking depends not only on the amount of evidence they have, but also on the type of drug and the amount in question. The difference in penalties is substantial. In most drug manufacturing or drug distribution cases, the maximum penalty is 20 years.
High-level drug cases — such as those involving drug trafficking and drug distribution — often include additional charges such as conspiracy, racketeering, tax evasion and money laundering. That's because prosecution of drug trafficking cases often depends on financial evidence. Law enforcement officials often follow a money trail to connect people to illegal activity.
If you are facing criminal charges for a drug crime in Maryland, talk with a defense lawyer with experience at both the state and federal level. Contact me, defense attorney Isaac Klein.
I represent defendants accused of drug offenses involving crack, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, ecstasy, methamphetamines (meth), illegally obtained prescription drugs, falsifying or uttering false prescriptions and drug paraphernalia. I have 25 years of experience defending drug crimes cases at the state and federal level.
Thorough preparation makes a difference. I approach every case against an alleged drug dealer as if it will go to trial. If a case ultimately results in a plea bargain, this thorough preparation often allows me to obtain the best possible plea offer for my client.
Federal Drug Distribution and Trafficking Cases
It is particularly important in federal drug trafficking cases to have an attorney who understands federal sentencing guidelines and who is experienced at arguing and obtaining variances and departures from the federal sentencing guidelines. Federal sentencing is typically much harsher than if similar charges had been brought in state court.
Attorney Klein attends seminars given by the United States Sentencing Commission, the very agency which authors, administers and maintains the sentencing guidelines. I also follow other developments in the federal sentencing guidelines, noting when the courts depart from the sentencing guidelines. I work to craft a case in which a judge can apply a lower sentence by deviating downward from the guidelines at sentencing.
Contact Isaac Klein, Attorney at Law
If you or someone you know has been arrested for drug trafficking, drug distribution or any other drug crime, contact my Baltimore law office immediately to schedule a free and confidential consultation. It's my job to be a strong advocate at your side as you move through the criminal justice system — put me on your team. Call 410-727-4880.
