Defending Distribution Charges in Salt Lake County
Drug distribution charges in Salt Lake City can apply to more than just the stereotypical “drug dealer.” Under Utah law, the statute defining the crime of distribution of a controlled substance can apply to persons who sell drugs for cash, trade drugs for property or services, or even just share drugs with a friend.
If you have been charged with drug distribution in Salt Lake City or elsewhere in Utah, it is critical that you have an experienced defense attorney on your side. Contact us today to see how our criminal defense team can help you.
Consequences of a Distribution Conviction
If you are charged with drug distribution in the Salt Lake area, your case is much more serious than a simple drug possession case. For example, a simple class B misdemeanor marijuana possession case becomes a third degree felony if distribution charges are added. Possession with even just the “intent” to distribute marijuana is a felony. The maximum punishment for possession of methamphetamine, heroin, or other “felony” drugs increases from five to fifteen years if a person is found to have distributed those drugs. With a “drug free zone” enhancement, the maximum penalty can increase to the first-degree felony level.
Finding the Right Defense Attorney
Distribution charges are serious. Finding the right attorney for your case is critical.
Contact us today to see how our criminal defense team can help you.