NJ Drug Smuggling Lawyers
Drug smuggling is the act of transporting drugs from one area to another. Marijuana, methamphetamine, MDMA, heroin and cocaine are the drugs that are often smuggled. Drugs can be smuggled inter-state, inter-region and inter-country. Drug smuggling carries harsh penalties. If there were children or weapons involved, then the punishment will be even harsher.
Is Drug Smuggling the Same Thing As Drug Trafficking?
The answer to that question is yes. The terms are often used interchangeably. Purchasing, delivering, importing, transferring and transporting are some of the things that can be classified as drug trafficking.
How Does Drug Smuggling Occur?
Drug smuggling occurs when a large amount of drugs are taken from one place to another. If a person tries to take drugs into another country, then this can also be classified as drug smuggling. The following are specific examples of drug smuggling.
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- Advertising drug sales
- Mailing drugs
- Coordinating drug trafficking
The Penalties for Drug Trafficking
The penalty for drug trafficking will depend on the type of drug and the specific offense. If you traffic marijuana, then you can spend three to 15 years in prison. You could also be ordered to pay a $200,000 fine. You could spend anywhere from 10 to 25 years in prison if you traffic heroin. You could also be forced to pay a $500,000 fine.
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Federal agents execute a search warrant at your medical practice, seizing patient records and prescription logs.
Can they take patient records without patient consent?
A valid federal search warrant overrides HIPAA privacy protections. However, the warrant must be properly scoped. An attorney can challenge overly broad warrants and move to suppress improperly seized evidence.
This is general information only. Contact us for advice specific to your situation.
New Jersey has its own laws regarding drug trafficking. However, drug trafficking can also be prosecuted by the federal government. It is important to note that if you are prosecuted at the federal level, then you may face a harsher punishment.
