• Witness credibility. In federal drug trafficking cases, it is common for prosecutors to rely on statements from co-conspirators or informants as the basis of their case. A criminal defense lawyer from our team can investigate the motives and backgrounds of any informants or witnesses, and they can work to expose any inconsistencies in their statements that undermine their credibility.
• Lack of intent. To convict defendants of drug trafficking charges, prosecutors must provide proof that the individual knew they were in possession of illegal drugs. If charged with possession with intent to distribute, the prosecutor must prove the person’s intent to sell the drugs as well.
• Procedural errors. If your procedural rights were violated at any point in the legal process, an attorney can take certain steps on your behalf to get your charges reduced or dropped. For example, they will ensure you were read your Miranda rights during arrest and that all steps of the legal procedure were carried out in compliance with the law; if they were not, then a skilled attorney will challenge the admission of that evidence.
• Plea bargains. If the evidence and details of the case are not in your favor, a lawyer may advise negotiating a plea bargain to be a credible option. They can leverage key negotiation skills to get your charges reduced or minimize potential penalties. Overall, they can advocate on your behalf for a fair plea deal in an effort to reduce the uncertainty and the likelihood of an excessively lengthy sentence.

Depending on the evidence available, a criminal defense attorney may also be able to present an alibi on your behalf or suggest an alternative suspect. They can bolster your defense strategy overall by providing robust evidence, such as photos and videos of the locations at issue, statements from witnesses, favorable cell phone records and social media posts, and other supporting documents.

A criminal defense attorney from our team may also bring in expert testimony to challenge evidence brought forward by the prosecution. Overall, an experienced lawyer from our firm will leverage all legal tools and strategies available to make up a comprehensive defense strategy to put forth the best defense on your behalf in an effort to cause the jury to doubt the strength of the law enforcement investigation.