A felony and a drug charge are two serious crimes for which you could do time in prison if you are convicted. Experienced criminal defense attorney Erlinda Ocampo Johnson can defend you from the charges and their penalties for the best outcome possible.
Felony and Drug Charges in ABQ
A felony is any criminal charge with a penalty of a year or more in prison if convicted. A felony drug charge covers almost every crime related to illegal drugs, including:
The only time a drug crime can be charged as a misdemeanor is when the amount of marijuana possessed by an individual is less than 8 ounces, under state drug laws.
Under federal drug laws, all drug charges are felonies, and the accompanying penalties are harsh, with prison times ranging from 18 months to life in prison. Federal drug laws also have minimum mandatory sentences, which means you will spend some amount of time in prison if you are convicted.
Defense from Felony Drug Charges in Albuquerque
The seriousness of felony drug charges, whether under state or federal drug laws makes finding a criminal defense attorney in Albuquerque extremely important. Ms. Johnson is an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney who spent over a decade as a state and federal prosecutor. She understands state and federal drug laws and how cases are built upon those laws.
Ms. Johnson will build a strong case in your defense, bolstered by expert consultation from HR Legal Consultants. The expert is usually a former federal narcotics enforcement agent and will provide an analysis of your case, which is built into your fee.
If you are facing felony drug charges in Albuquerque, NM, contact the Law Office of Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, LLC as soon as possible for a fearless and thorough defense.
