Maryland Drug Distribution Attorney

Skilled Drug Defense Attorney for Crimes of Distribution, Trafficking, and Manufacturing in Maryland and Across the U.S.

Crimes involving the distribution, manufacturing, or trafficking of controlled substances can lead to severe penalties. If you have been charged with any crime related to the drug trade, you will need to make sure you have legal representation during your case. With the help of a drug crimes defense lawyer, you can fight the charges against you and work to secure a dismissal, acquittal, or reduction of charges and penalties.

To make sure the right attorney is handling your case, you should work with a highly experienced legal professional who has represented clients charged with drug crimes in the past. At Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC, our lawyers have been defending clients against criminal charges for decades, and we have successfully represented clients accused of drug crimes in many high-profile cases. We will fight to protect your rights, using tried and tested legal strategies to help you defend against a conviction.

Drug Distribution and Possession With Intent to Distribute

You could face criminal charges for distributing or dispensing controlled dangerous substances if you are accused of selling drugs to others. However, these charges may also apply in other situations, such as sharing drugs with friends or giving someone a large amount of a controlled substance that is meant to be divided into smaller portions and sold to others.

The penalties for drug distribution vary based on the type of drug. The most serious penalties will be related to drugs that are considered to be addictive, with high rates of abuse. A conviction for distributing drugs that are classified as Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances can lead to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of $15,000.

You could also be charged with drug distribution without actually selling, exchanging, or delivering illegal substances to someone else. If you are accused of possessing large amounts of a controlled dangerous substance, you could be charged with possession with intent to distribute. This charge may also be based on other related evidence seized by law enforcement, such as scales that could have been used to weigh drugs, packaging materials like small baggies, or large amounts of cash. The penalties for a conviction of possession with intent to distribute will be the same as those that would apply for the distribution of the amount of the controlled substances in question.

Drug Manufacturing Charges

Accusations of manufacturing or cultivating an illegal substance can also lead to serious felony charges. While manufacturing may involve producing or synthesizing a drug, such as by operating a meth lab, it may also involve preparing, processing, or packaging drugs so that they can be distributed to others. The penalties for manufacturing are very similar to distribution, with Schedule I or II drugs carrying the strictest penalties, including a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years and/or a $15,000 fine.

Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

If you are accused of transporting controlled substances across state lines or importing drugs into the United States from another country, you may face federal charges. These may include federal drug conspiracy charges related to accusations that you agreed to participate in a drug crime with at least one other person. Investigators working for federal agencies and prosecutors at the United States Attorney's Office have resources that are virtually unlimited, and these cases may involve vast amounts of complex evidence. The penalties for a federal drug trafficking conviction can be very serious, and mandatory minimum sentences may be imposed under the United States Sentencing Guidelines (U.S.S.G.).

In these cases, representation from an attorney who has experience defending clients against federal crimes is crucial. At Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC, we have represented clients in federal courts in Maryland and throughout the United States. We have the knowledge and skills needed to address the accusations against you, defend against a conviction whenever possible, or negotiate agreements that will minimize the potential jail sentence or other penalties you may face.

Meet With a Maryland Drug Distribution, Trafficking, and Manufacturing Defense Lawyer

Many drug violations are charged as felonies that carry years of incarceration if you are convicted. Federal drug charges can be even more serious, and you could face mandatory minimum penalties of multiple years or decades. At Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC, we are here to defend you against these charges, protect your rights, and help you resolve your case successfully. To schedule a free consultation with one of our drug charges defense attorneys today, call our offices at 410-837-0020 or contact us online.