Drug Trafficking
The war on drugs has been a major area of focus for the United States government from many years now. While this has included aggressive investigations for drug possession and sales, one of the major areas of focus for the attempt at cracking down on drugs is drug trafficking, or importation. While all criminal charges are extremely serious, drug trafficking is a federal crime, that is generally investigated and prosecuted by federal agencies. Defending drug trafficking charges can be extremely complex: both investigation and prosecution tend to be extraordinarily aggressive, and the potential consequences are severe. If you face federal drug trafficking charges, whether you are being investigated or have already been arrested, you need to speak with an experienced Denver federal criminal defense attorney immediately. Protecting your rights as soon as possible is vital to the successful outcome of your case, but knowing how to do that is difficult; your future is at stake and you need help.
In 2010, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) made nearly 30,000 arrests, and seized thousands of kilograms of marijuana and cocaine and hundreds of kilograms of heroin as well as other Schedule I drugs. The penalties for importing large quantities of illegal drugs, or for bringing those drugs across state often include mandatory minimum sentencing, often resulting in very long prison sentences. When you face federal drug trafficking charges, it is vital that you understand that your life is on the line. There are many people involved in the criminal justice system: investigators, prosecutors, judges, jurors, and more. Out of all of these people, only your Denver criminal defense attorney is concerned primarily with preserving your rights, and protecting your future.
Alaurice Tafoya-Modi has defended numerous Coloradans against federal criminal charges including drug trafficking. Ms. Tafoya-Modi begins every defense with an understanding of the situation, and compassion for the position her client is in. She possesses a thorough understanding of the complication involved in facing charges in federal, rather than state, court, and has the legal expertise to design a defense strategy around the specific details of your case. In many cases, Mrs. Tafoya-Modi may be able to have evidence suppressed if it was obtained illegally, which in a drug case can sometimes lead to dismissal of charges without a trial. While she may be able to prevent you from facing a trial, she is also able to advocate fiercely in the courtroom to fight for an acquittal, or the least restrictive penalty possible in the event of a conviction.
If you face drug trafficking charges, speak with an experienced, dedicated Denver federal criminal defense lawyer who takes a personal interest in the lives of her clients, and who will fight aggressively for your rights and your future. Criminal charges are difficult and stressful to face; don’t face them alone. Drug trafficking charges are investigated and prosecuted extremely aggressively; Alaurice Tafoya-Modi defends those charges just as aggressively, and with a legal expertise and a level of personal service for her clients to get you the best possible outcome to a terrible situation.