Los Angeles Drug Smuggling Defense Lawyer 

Bringing controlled substances into the United States is referred to as drug smuggling and is a federal crime. If you are being charged with the federal crime of drug smuggling, our Los Angeles Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys can and will help.

We understand and are knowledgeable and all laws specifying drug smuggling and we are familiar with how the federal system works.

Title 21 U.S.C. § 954 prohibits the transshipment and in-transit shipment of a Schedule I controlled substances unless for scientific, medical, and other legitimate reasons with written approval from Attorney General.  The movement of drugs across both state and federal borders is considered drug smuggling.

The US Drug Enforcement Agency is in charge for investigating cases of drug smuggling. This agency partners with domestic and foreign organizations to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in drug smuggling.

Federal Sentencing Guidelines provide mandatory minimum penalties for drug smuggling offenders based on the type and quantity of the drug, and the offender's criminal history. Part of our defense for our clients is to find mitigating circumstances to minimize the penalties.

Drug smuggling charges, regardless of type of amount of drug, may result in some very serious and severe penalties and our federal defense lawyers are here to provide you with a spectacular defense. We fight persistently and aggressively and our client's interest is always our top priority.

If you or someone you know is being charged with drug smuggling do not hesitate or waste any time and contact the attorneys other attorneys go to to defend them!

Contact our Los Angeles Federal Defense Attorneys and set up a free face to face consultation.