DRUG STRATEGIES

Drug trafficking can result in severe penalties, depending on the type and amount of the drug, as well as whether the suspect had any prior drug offenses. Someone with two or more prior drug offenses can be sentenced to life in prison, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. There are several drug trafficking criminal defense strategies. No Search Warrant If authorities did not go about getting the drug trafficking evidence in the proper manner, the evidence can be suppressed, or thrown out in a court of law. One way to properly obtain evidence is through a search warrant. The search warrant must provide a detailed description of the premises or vehicle to be searched, as well as the items authorities are looking to find. Authorities need a search warrant to look for evidence, and a search and seizure warrant to look for and confiscate the evidence. The only time a search warrant is not needed is when authorities have probable cause for the search. No Probable Caus