Salt Lake Drug Distribution Defense Lawyer
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 to
have an experienced defense attorney on your side.
Stephen Howard is an
experienced
Salt Lake criminal defense
attorney
who has successfully defended drug distribution charges ranging from
marijuana to more serious first degree felony distribution charges
where his clients could have faced life in prison. He has
the
experience to help you get the
results
you need.
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 a person is
found to have distributed or even if it is determined that the person
merely had the
intent to distribute the
marijuana. 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 a potential life prison term.
If you are facing prosecution for drug distribution or other drug-related charges in the Salt Lake area,
contact us now to arrange for an initial consultation with
Salt Lake area criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard.

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