Harrisburg Drug Trafficking Attorney
We Defend All Types of Drug Trafficking Charges in Harrisburg
At The Hoover Firm, LLC, our Harrisburg drug trafficking defense attorney has the skills, experience, and proven legal expertise that you can rely on. We defend all types of drug distribution charges. These are serious cases that require serious legal representation. If you or your loved one was arrested and charged with a trafficking offense, please contact us at our Harrisburg office today for a confidential consultation with a top Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer.
Drug Trafficking is a Serious Criminal Offense (Felony Charge)
Under Pennsylvania law 35 Pa. Stat. § 780-113, it is unlawful to traffic in controlled substances. Broadly defined, trafficking is illegal manufacturing, distribution, or sale of controlled substances. It is a felony criminal offense. The specific severity of the charge will depend on the nature and quantity of the substance.
We Defend the Full Range of Drug Trafficking Charges in Central Pennsylvania
We are a solutions-focused criminal defense law firm that firmly believes in the principle that every person is innocent until proven guilty. We handle all types of drug trafficking cases in Central Pennsylvania—from relatively minor possession with intent to distribute cases to allegations of large-scale, multi-state narcotics operations. Our Harrisburg, PA, criminal defense lawyer will explore every potential option for defending a charge, including:
- Mistaken identity
- Lack of knowledge of the drug
- Lack of intent to distribute
- Insufficient quantity of the drug
- Entrapment by law enforcement
- Unlawful search and seizure
- Plea agreements
You May Face a Federal Drug Charge for Trafficking
Drug trafficking is a state-level criminal offense in Pennsylvania. You can be arrested and charged with a felony drug distribution offense by Pennsylvania Commonwealth authorities. At the same time, it is not uncommon for drug trafficking cases to fall under federal law. If you are alleged to have been involved in a drug trafficking operation that crossed state lines, you could potentially face federal drug charges. Federal drug cases are especially serious. You need a qualified attorney.
How Our Harrisburg Drug Crimes Defense Attorney Can Help
Facing any type of drug charge is stressful and intimidating—especially so if it is a trafficking offense. David M. Hoover is a top-rated criminal defense lawyer committed to providing proactive and solutions-focused guidance and support to clients. We are proactive. When you contact our Harrisburg office, you will speak to a Pennsylvania defense attorney who can:
- Hear your story and review the drug trafficking charges
- Investigate the allegations—gathering evidence
- Handle all correspondence with police and prosecutors
- Develop a personalized defense strategy to best secure your freedom and future
Contact Our Harrisburg Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyer Today
At The Hoover Firm, LLC, our Harrisburg drug crimes defense attorney has the skills, knowledge, and experience to handle the full range of drug trafficking cases, including federal charges. Give us a call now or contact us online for a fully private, no-obligation initial consultation. With a law office in Harrisburg, we defend drug trafficking charges throughout Central Pennsylvania.