Federal drug charges and crimes are charged in the US District Court for the District of Colorado. Federal court sentences for crimes such as drug trafficking carry penalties that are more severe than a similar charge in the Colorado District Courts would be. With no aggravating factors, a federal drug charge conviction can mean up to forty years in a federal penitentiary. For a second offense, the same charge may mean a life sentence. If you face federal drug charges, you have to act very quickly, so speaking to a Colorado criminal defense attorney is the right first step.
Colorado Federal Drug Defense Lawyer
Often, drug trafficking charges are pursued by the federal courts in Colorado. Drug trafficking charges are very aggressively investigated and prosecuted by the US Attorney's Office and the DEA, which is why it is essential to hire an experienced Colorado federal drug charges lawyer at the start of the investigation.
Federal Drug Offenses
Illegal drugs are outlined within Title 21 of the U.S. Code. Most commonly, the drugs that are seen prosecuted in federal court are:
- Cocaine and cocaine base
- Heroin
- Fentanyl
- Methamphetamine
- LSD
- PCP
- HGH or human growth hormone
When facing federal drug charges, contact a criminal defense attorney immediately.
Whatever stage of the investigation you find yourself in, whether you have just been accused, are still under investigation or have already been charged, federal drug charges are something to be taken seriously. If you face federal drug charges in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, you need to act fast to assure that you have someone with your rights in mind.
Colorado Springs Federal Drug Charges Attorney
Christian A. Schwaner is a former prosecutor and deputy district attorney. This gives him a wealth of not only experience, but knowledge in the tactics used as well as their approach to these cases. With strong ties to both Teller County and El Paso County, his understanding of the drug laws within federal courts is a strong asset to anyone who needs help fighting federal drug charges. As an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney, he is willing and able to help assure that your rights are protected.
Contact our law firm or call 719-387-0616 for a free initial consultation to discuss your federal drug charges.
