Orange County Drug Importation Lawyer
Drug Import/Export in Orange County, California
Have you been arrested or are you currently under investigation for importing drugs into California? This is a felony drug crime that may result in federal charges. By talking to an Orange County drug crime attorney at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today, you can learn more about what you can do to challenge these allegations and work toward avoiding a conviction of this kind. Our firm is dedicated to our clients, and we are headed by a former Deputy District Attorney who understands both sides of the drug crime process in California. If you are interested in receiving the level of client service and legal counsel you deserve, contact our firm today.
What is drug importation? This is a criminal offense that relates to transporting or smuggling drugs into California. There are multiple ways in which an individual or group may carry this out:
- Disguising illegal drugs as valid cargo
- Hiding drugs in legal cargo
- Using "mules" - people or animals - to transport the drugs across the border
- Shipping drugs using the postal system
- Importing drugs by motor vehicle, air, or water
Southern California is a prime spot for drug trafficking and importation, particularly due to its location on the coast as well as the international airports and shipping facilities in the area.
Penalties for Drug Importation in Orange County
Importing illegal drugs is a felony offense in California. If convicted, a defendant may face up to 9 years in prison, or possibly more depending on the particular case. The type of drug and the amount will affect sentencing, as will the defendant's past drug crime convictions, if any. Penalties are likely to be more serious if this is charged as a federal crime as well.
For the legal help you need, contact an Orange County drug importation lawyer at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today. |