Nebraska Drug Charges: Possession, Traffic, and Manufacturing
Experienced drug crime attorney in Omaha
The Omaha drug crime lawyers at McGoughLaw P.C. L.L.O. are experienced at defending crimes with the following drug charges:
- Drug possession. A drug possession charge in Omaha makes it a crime to possess marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, PCP, hallucinogens, methamphetamines, and other illegal drugs. Penalties are harsher for possession of drugs that cause abuse, addiction, physical injury, and death. Possession of paraphernalia or accessories is also illegal. Penalties can be harsher if a person possesses drugs in proximity to:
- Day care
- School
- Housing project
- University
Conviction includes jail time, probation, fines, compulsory treatment programs, and other punishments
- Drug distribution. Omaha drug distribution charges are for the sale of narcotics to others. Convictions vary depending on the classification of drug distributed, the geographic location, the amount, and the involvement of minors. Importing large quantities of narcotics from another country brings the most severe penalties. Consequences of a drug distribution conviction includes:
- Prison sentence
- Large fines
- Parole/probation
- Registration as a narcotics offender
- Forfeiture of assets
- Drug testing/rehab/counseling
- Search and seizure of property
- Deportation (if not a U.S. citizen)
- Drug trafficking. Omaha drug trafficking charges are for selling, transportation, and illegal import of unlawful controlled substances— marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, and prescription drugs— pain killers or sleeping pills. Drug trafficking charges depend on the amount of drugs within your control or possession. If it can be proven you intended to market drugs to minors, you would face higher penalties. You can be denied federal benefits and/or forfeiture of real estate or personal property
- Drug manufacturing. Omaha drug manufacturing charges make it a drug crime to:
- Grow
- Produce
- Possess certain plants and other naturally occurring elements used in the production of unlawful controlled substances—cannabis seeds and marijuana plants
- To produce illegal controlled substances like cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, and Ecstasy (MDMA)
- Large amounts of the chemicals required to make certain drugs and the lab equipment required are often enough evidence to bring a charge of drug manufacturing. Most cultivation and manufacturing charges carry an inherent intent to sell along with them.
When you are ready for experienced legal counsel
We conduct intensive fact investigations into every case we take on. If there is something that will aid in your defense, we will find it. When you are ready to seek counsel, contact a drug crime lawyer in Omaha at McGoughLaw P.C. L.L.O. today.
