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Facing drug trafficking charges in Idaho is a serious and daunting situation. While much of the country has shifted away from heavy prosecution of drug charges, Idaho is cracking down on drug trafficking. Prosecutors believe that the greater the quantity of drugs involved, the more people are potentially affected negatively. They also believe the more money involved, the greater the potential for violence. Police and prosecutors will not take drug trafficking cases lightly.
Idaho’s complex drug laws, combined with the severe penalties for trafficking offenses means that a defense attorney with experience and knowledge of Idaho courts, can make a major difference in your case. Attorney Michael Jacques is a former prosecutor, and has had great success in having charges reduced or dismissed. If you are facing drug trafficking charges in Idaho, contact Jacques Law so we can help defend your rights and protect your freedoms.
Drug trafficking in Idaho is the illegal manufacture, distribution, transportation, sale, or possession of controlled substances with the intent to distribute. Although Trafficking implies the sale of drugs, or carrying them across state lines, in Idaho trafficking charges are typically based on the quantity of the drug involved. The state sets threshold amounts for drugs and possessing over this amount can lead to trafficking charges. These threshold quantities vary depending on the type of drug.
Certain circumstances can aggravate drug trafficking charges, leading to more severe penalties. These include:
Convictions for drug trafficking in Idaho carry severe penalties, often including mandatory minimum prison sentences, substantial fines, and long-term impacts on your personal and professional life. The severity of the penalty depends on the amount and type of drug involved, as well as any aggravating factors present in the case. An experienced drug trafficking defense lawyer can provide more insight into your unique situation and case.
The defense strategy for a drug trafficking charge will depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. Defending against drug trafficking charges in Idaho requires a deep understanding of the law
Remember, the case against you must be proven “beyond a reasonable doubt.” The state must have evidence against you, and this is an area of attack for your attorney. If the amount and circumstances can be characterized as indicating mere use, not trafficking, the charges and potential penalties may be significantly less harsh.
The law and your lawyer are there to protect your rights resolutely. You have the right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant and evidence obtained in violation of your rights cannot be used against you.
Finally, you have the right to be treated fairly, and Mr. Jacques will fight procedures, maneuvers, and any deception used to prosecute and convict you. As a former prosecutor, he is familiar with how prosecutors will build a case against you, and how to attack weaknesses in their case.
You are entitled to a vigorous defense and Jacques Law Firm Is here to help you and your family when you need it most. We are prepared to help you through the Idaho legal process, defend your rights and fight for your freedom. Contact a Caldwell/Boise criminal lawyer online or at (208) 344-2224.
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