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Charged with Drug Trafficking?

A person convicted of a drug trafficking crime will face a series of state charges. However, since many states have their own laws regarding drug crimes these penalties vary on a state-by-state basis.

What Are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking?

Additionally, persons charged with drug trafficking crimes may also face the following federal penalties:

Trafficking 2 - 10 grams of narcotics

  • Prison sentence of 2 years and fines up to $5,000 for first offense
  • Prison sentence of 3 years and fines up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses

Trafficking 10 - 100 grams of narcotics

  • Prison sentence of 3 years and fines up to $15,000 for first offense
  • Prison sentence of 5 years and fines up to $30,000 for subsequent offenses

Trafficking 100 or more grams of narcotics

  • Prison sentence of 5 years and fines up to $25,000 for first offense
  • Prison sentence of 7 years and fines up to $50,000 for subsequent offenses

Possible Penalties for Drug Trafficking Charges

A person convicted of a drug trafficking crime will face a series of state charges. However, since many states have their own laws regarding drug crimes, these penalties vary on a state-by-state basis. Additionally, persons charged with drug trafficking crimes may also face the following federal penalties:

Trafficking 2 - 10 grams of narcotics

  • Prison sentence of 2 years and fines up to $5,000 for first offense
  • Prison sentence of 3 years and fines up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses

Trafficking 10 - 100 grams of narcotics

  • Prison sentence of 3 years and fines up to $15,000 for first offense
  • Prison sentence of 5 years and fines up to $30,000 for subsequent offenses

Trafficking 100 or more grams of narcotics

  • Prison sentence of 5 years and fines up to $25,000 for first offense
  • Prison sentence of 7 years and fines up to $50,000 for subsequent offenses
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