Can charges of cocaine trafficking be reduced or is it possible that i can only get probation?
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Can charges of cocaine trafficking be reduced or is it possible that i can only get probation?
1st offense
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
There's no way to answer this without knowing all of the facts about your arrest, how much cocaine you were caught with, whether you were selling to an undercover police officer, and more. Your willingness to cooperate in naming your source may also have a lot to do with the outcome.
You need an experienced criminal defense attorney, most likely, to have any chance of avoiding a jail term. A lawyer can talk to the prosecutor for you, lawyer-to-lawyer, and may see weaknesses in the case against you that can be used to cut a deal. One place to find counsel is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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