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Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Lawyers

Drug trafficking is more than just a serious crime in Pennsylvania. The justice system classifies all of these cases as a felony, even for a first-time offense. A Philadelphia drug trafficking lawyers at Shuttleworth Law P.C. have the experience and resources you want in persistent and aggressive representation.

“Investigations procedures are not foolproof. Law enforcement and prosecutors get it wrong all the time. If there’s a weakness in the case against my client, I’m looking for it.”

Brad V. Shuttleworth, Esq.
Founder & Philadelphia Defense Lawyer, Shuttleworth Law P.C.

Get Legal Answers Now With a Free Case Evaluation

Protect your case as soon as possible by hiring experienced Philadelphia drug trafficking attorneys to provide you with guidance. Call Shuttleworth Law P.C. for a Free Case Evaluation Now at 888-529-3486 or message Brad V. Shuttleworth, Esq. here directly. We serve Pennsylvania & South Jersey and can travel to you if you cannot meet at our offices.

Strategic Defenses for Serious Drug Trafficking Charges

Even if you face charges, prosecutors may not have enough evidence to convict you. Therefore, it is crucial not to lose hope before making it to your first hearing. Hire Philadelphia drug trafficking lawyers at Shuttleworth Law P.C. to look at the facts of the case against you while mounting a strategy that seeks the best possible outcome.

We have years of experience defending people against drug trafficking charges involving:

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Ecstasy
  • Fentanyl
  • Heroin
  • LSD
  • Marijuana
  • MDMA/Ecstasy
  • Methamphetamines
  • Opium
  • Methaqualone
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Schedule I and II narcotics

Drug trafficking is a significant offense worldwide. Work with Philadelphia drug trafficking lawyers to put up the biggest legal fight of your life against a crime that you did not commit or that remains unproven. A PA criminal conviction could follow you for the rest of your life, ruining any chance at promising future prospects, hopes, and dreams.

Shuttleworth Law P.C. will take the time to learn about every facet of your case while communicating new developments, all the way through a jury or judge trial.

Areas Served: Bridesburg-Kensington-Port Richmond, Center City, Far Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown-Chestnut Hill, Kensington, Near Northeast Philadelphia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Roxborough-Manayunk, South Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia, Upper North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, and all surrounding areas.

A Free Case Evaluation Will Get You Answers

Get a Free Claim Evaluation with Brad today by calling 888-529-3486 or message him directly online. We’ll get you the legal help you want and deserve.

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PA’s Drug Trafficking Penalties Can Result in Decades of Prison

As previously mentioned, drug trafficking penalties are steep compared to other criminal offenses. If the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania finds you guilty, sentencing guidelines are in place with punishments they can impose.

Drug trafficking penalties per 35 P.S. § 780-113 (a)(30) include the following:

Marijuana Drug Trafficking Penalties

Maximum penalties for marijuana trafficking include:

  • First Conviction: Up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000
  • Second or Subsequent Conviction: Up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $30,000

Cocaine Drug Trafficking Penalties

Maximum penalties for cocaine trafficking include:

  • First Conviction: Up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000
  • Second or Subsequent Conviction: Up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000

Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Penalties

Maximum penalties for methamphetamine trafficking include:

  • First Conviction: Up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000
  • Second or Subsequent Conviction: Up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000

Amphetamine Drug Trafficking Penalties

Maximum penalties for amphetamine trafficking include:

  • First Conviction: Up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000
  • Second or Subsequent Conviction: Up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000

Methaqualone Drug Trafficking Penalties

Maximum penalties for methaqualone trafficking include:

  • First Conviction: Up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000
  • Second or Subsequent Conviction: Up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000

Heroin Drug Trafficking Penalties

Maximum penalties for heroin trafficking include:

  • First Conviction: Up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000
  • Second or Subsequent Conviction: Up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000

MDMA/Ecstasy Trafficking Penalties

Maximum penalties for MDMA trafficking include:

  • First Conviction: Up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000
  • Second or Subsequent Conviction: Up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000

Do not accept the charges without putting up a strong legal fight. You do not want to lose up to 30 years of your life and up to half a million dollars in paying fines. Shuttleworth Law P.C. understands the gravity of your situation and will reliably deliver on experienced representation.

Work With Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Lawyers to Protect Your Legal Rights

Your Philadelphia drug trafficking defense attorney’s goal is to assist you in obtaining the most favorable outcome possible. Shuttleworth Law P.C. will make every effort to establish a solid criminal defense strategy and make it more challenging for prosecutors to prove their case against you.

One of the first things we do is thoroughly investigate your arrest’s circumstances. This investigation may unearth critical evidence that will help us establish that you did not possess drugs or had no intention of distributing them. Additionally, we will thoroughly examine the police officers who arrested and questioned you to determine if a civil rights violation occurred.

Other criminal defense strategies that we may deploy in your case include:

  • Preventing interrogations
  • Standing by your side and arguing on your behalf at hearings
  • Providing legal advice, support, and guidance throughout the process
  • Arguing for your rights before prosecutors, the judge, and jury members
  • Presenting all available evidence to support your position
  • Advocating for reduced charges or more lenient sentences
  • Obtaining digital information and metadata
  • Subpoenaing key records
  • Handling witnesses and working with experts
  • And more

If you or your loved one faces PA or South Jersey criminal charges, contact Philadelphia drug trafficking lawyers at Shuttleworth Law P.C. immediately. Each drug trafficking case is unique, which is why we must develop a defense strategy based on the facts of your case.

Why Hire Shuttleworth Law P.C. to Represent Your Case

Knowledge and resources are part of every legal strategy. So what sets Shuttleworth Law P.C. apart? RESULTS and REASSURANCE.

If you hire us to represent your case, you can count on us to deliver on those two elements consistently. While we have no control over some aspects, we will look at your case from multiple angles to provide a comprehensive result.

Legal mistakes lead to lifelong consequences, such as fines and time in prison. Give yourself every fighting chance to beat your charges: hire the Philadelphia drug trafficking defense lawyers at Shuttleworth Law P.C. to represent your rights.

Schedule Your Free Case Evaluation Now with Our Team

The legal team at Shuttleworth Law P.C. will assist you and worried family members, and we will provide the defense that an accused person needs. Your PA criminal defense attorneys will protect your rights and fight for the best outcome possible in your case. However, the longer you wait, the more evidence the prosecutors could obtain against you.

Learn more about your options by calling Shuttleworth Law P.C. at 888-529-3486 for a Free Case Evaluation now or message us via the intake form below. If you cannot travel to our Philadelphia office, we can meet you in person, by phone, or via video chat.

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Wentao Lu 1 week ago
Very satisfied by the service provided by Shuttleworth! Before the commitment, Mr. Brad Shuttleworth had a detailed zoom meeting free of charge on my case which made is super easy for me to trust him. He gave me thorough instructions how to prepare the case on my end and settled my case very quickly, much better than what I expected. I will definitely ask him for help in the future if I need his legal service again and strongly recommend to anyone I know.
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Shuttleworth Law, P.C.
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Wenonah NJ 08090
856-681-0185

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