Norman Drug Trafficking Defense Attorney Fighting For Your Future

Drug trafficking charges can come with severe penalties that can derail you or your loved one’s future. When so much is on the line, you need a drug trafficking defense attorney who knows how to fight back.

Attorney Brian D. Hall spent a decade prosecuting drug crimes in District 21. Now, at B. Hall Law, he uses his in-depth understanding of how the prosecution builds cases to mount a strong defense for our clients in Oklahoma. Whether your case is resolved through plea negotiations or through a trial, attorney Hall is ready to fight for a positive outcome.

Understanding The Penalties For Drug Trafficking

“Drug trafficking” refers to a person knowingly possessing, selling, making or moving a large enough amount of illegal drugs, in that it crosses a specific weight limit set by Oklahoma or federal law. The sentencing guidelines for drug trafficking cases depend on several factors, including:

• The type of controlled substances: For example, trafficking charges involving heroin may carry harsher penalties than cases involving marijuana.
• The quantity: The larger the amount of drugs involved in the case, the more severe the charge – such as elevating the crime to aggravated trafficking – and the penalties.
• The criminal history of the defendant: Penalties for a second or third offense are significantly more severe than for a first-time offense.

Many federal drug charges come with mandatory minimum sentences. This means that the judge must impose a minimum prison sentence, and they have limited or no discretion to give a lesser punishment. Authorities can also pursue asset forfeiture, which means they can seize property they claim was involved in the crime.

Prosecutors may also hold every person involved in a drug operation accountable, regardless of their specific role or level of involvement. This means that even if a defendant never directly touched the drugs, they can face charges for conspiracy to distribute.

Mounting A Strategic Narcotics Distribution Defense

The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant possessed the drugs and had the intent to distribute them. There are many ways to fight these charges, and attorney Hall will look for every opportunity to build a strong defense.

This can include:

• Disputing whether law enforcement conducted their search and seizure of evidence lawfully
• Filing suppression motions to have illegally obtained evidence excluded from court, such as those obtained from questionable warrants or through wiretap evidence
• Questioning the reliability of confidential informants used by law enforcement

Attorney Hall works thoroughly to examine all the evidence available, with the goal of uncovering flaws in the prosecution’s case. He will then use this to aggressively push for a resolution that protects your rights and future.

Put A Former Prosecutor On Your Side: Call B. Hall Law Today

When you’re facing serious felony charges, you need a dedicated state and federal drug charges lawyer on your side who understands what’s at stake. At B. Hall Law, our attorney will provide you with the aggressive representation you need. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation. Call us at 405-928-8703 or send a message through our website.