Salt Lake Criminal Defense Lawyer - Utah Drug Distribution
Attorney
Salt Lake prosecutors and judges take drug distribution cases
very seriously. Being charged with
distribution of
a controlled substance in Salt Lake can result in a
felony
a conviction and a sentence of years
in prison plus thousands of dollars in fines. When facing
serious
criminal charges, you need more than a sales pitch. You need
an
experienced
Salt
Lake criminal defense attorney with a
track record of real results.
When
they think of drug distribution charges, many people
imagine drug
dealers, big drug busts, or even drug cartels. The reality is
that most drug distribution charges in Salt Lake involve individuals
who are selling small amounts of drugs just to support their own
addiction or drug habit, or individuals who may have gotten
caught
"sharing" drugs with a friend.
Under the criminal law
governing
distribution
of a controlled substance, distribution of any
amount of a controlled substance can result in serious felony charges.
Other than marijuana, most drug distribution charges are
filed as
second degree felonies, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and
nearly $20,000 in fines and surcharges. If you are charged
with
distributing drugs in a "drug free zone," the charge can be enhanced to
a first degree felony punishable by up to life in prison.
Utah
criminal defense attorney Stephen
Howard has defended literally thousands of serious felony charges
during his career. Whether you intend to fight your case all
the
way or would rather try to reach a negotiated resolution, he has the
experience, skill, and determination to help you get the results you
need.
Contact us now to
learn how an experienced Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney can
help you.

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