A drug distribution and/or trafficking charge is a very serious matter that could negatively impact you for the rest of your life. You need a strong legal advocate who understands the criminal justice system and who knows how to effectively challenge your drug charges.
At the Law Office of Jeffrey G. Hester in Pelham, Alabama, we offer experienced criminal defense for a variety of drug crimes, including drug distribution and/or trafficking. Attorney Jeffrey G. Hester is ready to aggressively fight for your rights and protect your best interests wherever you are in Jefferson County or Shelby County.
We can defend against distribution/trafficking of any drug, including:
If you believe you are being investigated or have been arrested or charged with drug trafficking and/or distribution, the most important thing you need to do is to contact our experienced and highly skilled Birmingham drug crime defense lawyer with a background in defending against drug trafficking charges.
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The State of Alabama does not take any sort of drug crime lightly. Possession accusations can be completely damaging to your well-being and future freedoms. Matters only get worse if you are charged with the more serious violations of distribution or trafficking of illicit substances. If you are facing such charges, you have to take action right away to protect yourself. If you do not, you increase the chances that any of the following consequences could impact you upon a conviction and sentencing.
High fines paid to the state
Incarceration in state or federal prison
Loss of child custody rights
Probation after release
For most people faced with such criminal drug charges, the differences between distribution and trafficking accusations might seem minimal or completely moot. The truth is that the details of your defense case are often what determines if you will be convicted or acquitted. To better prepare yourself for the trial ahead, you should understand what the prosecution is claiming you did.
Attorney Jeffrey G. Hester is a former prosecutor who has handled hundreds of trials. With this in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system, he understands how prosecutors think. He also knows how law enforcement officers investigate drug crimes, as well as the shortcuts they often take to seize evidence. Attorney Hester is prepared to review the details of your investigation and arrest, and work to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
Drug trafficking is a very serious crime that carries serious penalties. You are facing the loss of your freedom for a lengthy period of time, fines, a permanent criminal record and the restriction of certain protected rights such as the ability to possess or carry a firearm. It is important to know that in today's political climate, you will likely be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
We understand how prosecutors will investigate your case and the methods they will use to try to convict you. Put our Birmingham criminal defense attorney's insider knowledge to work for you!
Call our office at (205) 861-0980 to explore your defenses.