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Los Angeles abogado de tráfico de drogas

April 22, 2024 Uncategorized

Pero, ¿qué significa realmente ser acusado de tráfico de drogas? Déjame explicártelo, de una manera sencilla. El tráfico de drogas se refiere a la compra, venta, transporte, suministro, entrega o distribución de sustancias controladas. Básicamente, cualquier actividad relacionada con mover drogas ilegales de un lugar a otro, con la intención de venderlas.Ahora, es posible que estés pensando, “Espera, ¿qué? ¿Estás diciendo que si cruzo la calle con unas pastillas en el bolsillo, eso cuenta como tráfico de drogas?”. Bueno, lamentablemente, sí, esa es la cruda realidad. En California, incluso transportar una pequeña cantidad de drogas para uso personal, podría considerarse tráfico, según las leyes estatales.Pero, no entres en pánico. Esa es la razón por la que estás aquí, buscando un bufete de abogados penalistas de élite como Spodek Law Group. Nosotros entendemos lo abrumador que puede ser enfrentar cargos por tráfico de drogas. Por eso, vamos a desglosar todo lo que necesitas saber, paso a paso.

¿Qué es el tráfico de drogas según las leyes de California?

En California, no existe una ley unificada que rija todos los delitos relacionados con el tráfico de drogas. Más bien, estos caen bajo varios estatutos, incluyendo el Código de Salud y Seguridad (HSC) y el Código Penal (PC). Los más relevantes son:

  • HSC §11352 prohíbe estrictamente el transporte, venta, importación o suministro de sustancias controladas.
  • HSC §11351 trata sobre la posesión de drogas con la intención de venderlas, lo que puede incluir moverlas de un lugar a otro.
  • HSC §11379.6 prohíbe explícitamente la fabricación de drogas, pero también cualquier participación a sabiendas en el proceso, incluyendo el suministro de materias primas.
  • PC §182 es un poco más amplio, ya que aborda la llamada “conspiración criminal”, que puede aplicarse en casos de tráfico cuando dicho delito es una actividad grupal organizada.

Entonces, como puedes ver, las leyes de California toman muy en serio el tráfico de drogas. Pero, ¿qué pasa si las sustancias cruzan las fronteras estatales? En ese caso, entran en juego las leyes federales.

Tráfico de drogas a nivel federal

A nivel federal, el tráfico de drogas también es ilegal según el Código 21 U.S.C. §841, que establece que es “ilegal para cualquier persona fabricar, distribuir, dispensar o poseer con la intención de fabricar, distribuir o dispensar una sustancia controlada”.Si las drogas cruzan fronteras estatales o nacionales, las leyes federales se aplicarán en todos los casos, y estos estatutos definen penas mucho más severas que sus contrapartes específicas de California.Entonces, ¿cómo se decide si tu caso será procesado a nivel estatal o federal? Bueno, si el tráfico se limita a las fronteras de California (es decir, las drogas no cruzan líneas estatales), la ley estatal se aplicará en la mayoría de los casos. Sin embargo, si las sustancias ilegales cruzan fronteras estatales o nacionales, las leyes federales se aplicarán sin excepciones.

Penas por tráfico de drogas en California

Las penas por tráfico de drogas en California pueden variar según las circunstancias específicas de cada caso. Pero en general, se consideran delitos graves (felonies) y conllevan penas de prisión y multas sustanciales.Por ejemplo, según el HSC §11352, si eres condenado por tráfico de narcóticos, podrías enfrentar de 3 a 9 años de prisión, dependiendo de la cantidad de drogas involucrada y otros factores agravantes.Algunos factores agravantes que pueden aumentar las penas incluyen:

  • Tráfico de drogas cerca de una escuela o área recreativa
  • Involucrar a menores en el tráfico de drogas
  • Posesión de un arma de fuego durante el delito
  • Tener condenas previas por delitos relacionados con drogas

Si estos factores agravantes están presentes, se pueden imponer penas de prisión adicionales y multas más altas.

Penas a nivel federal

A nivel federal, las penas por tráfico de drogas son aún más severas. Los condenados en una corte federal podrían enfrentar cadena perpetua y multas millonarias, dependiendo de:

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  • La sustancia traficada
  • La cantidad de drogas involucrada
  • Si alguien resultó herido o murió
  • Otros factores agravantes o atenuantes

Por ejemplo, para una primera ofensa, podrías ser sentenciado a un mínimo de 10 años de prisión federal por traficar:

  • 1 kg o más de heroína
  • 5 kg o más de cocaína
  • 280 g o más de crack
  • 100 g o más de PCP puro
  • 10 g o más de LSD
  • 1,000 kg o más de marihuana
  • 50 g o más de metanfetamina pura

Como puedes ver, las penas son realmente duras. Pero no te desanimes, hay defensas legales disponibles que un abogado experimentado puede usar para proteger tus derechos y libertad.

Defensas comunes contra cargos de tráfico de drogas

Algunas defensas legales que podríamos explorar en tu caso incluyen:

Violación de la Cuarta Enmienda

La Cuarta Enmienda te protege contra registros e incautaciones irrazonables. Si la policía violó tus derechos durante la investigación o arresto, podríamos argumentar que cualquier evidencia obtenida de manera ilegal debe ser excluida. Esto podría debilitar significativamente el caso en tu contra.

Falta de conocimiento o intención

Otra defensa viable es demostrar que no tenías conocimiento de las drogas o que no tenías la intención de participar en el tráfico. Analizaremos minuciosamente las circunstancias para socavar las afirmaciones de la fiscalía sobre tu supuesto conocimiento o participación.

Problemas en la cadena de custodia

La cadena de custodia cubre el manejo de las pruebas desde su recolección hasta su presentación en la corte. Cualquier irregularidad en este proceso podría comprometer la integridad de las pruebas, lo que nos permitiría cuestionar su validez.

Defensas específicas por tipo de droga

Dependiendo de la droga involucrada (ej. marihuana medicinal, medicamentos recetados, etc.), podríamos tener defensas adicionales disponibles. Analizaremos todos los ángulos para encontrar la mejor estrategia para tu caso.Pero recuerda, la clave es actuar rápido. Mientras más pronto me contactes, más pronto podremos comenzar a construir una sólida defensa en tu nombre. No dudes en llamarme para una consulta gratuita y confidencial.

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