DRUG CONSPIRACY CHARGES
A drug conspiracy is an agreement, whether express or implied, by 2 or more people, to commit a drug crime. A conspiracy is like a partnership, but rather than a partnership to conduct legal, legitimate business, it is a partnership to commit crimes. A conspiracy is a very troublesome charge from the defense perspective. That is because a defendant can be held accountable based not only for his own wrongful acts, but also for the wrongful acts of a fellow co-conspirator, even if is unaware and has had no communication with the co-conspirator. Furthermore, conspiracy is a separate charge from the charge that alleges the criminal act, so the punishment depends on the underlying drug charge. 21 U.S.C. ยง 846 provides punishment for anyone who attempts or conspires to commit any violations of the federal drug statute. The punishment can be up to life, depending on the underlying drug charge. The most frequently charged federal drug statute carries punishment with a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life in federal prison.
Because of the life-threatening consequences of a drug conspiracy conviction it is important that you seek the services of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney immediately if you have been charged with or are being investigated for drug conspiracy. At Kestenbaum, Eisner, & Gorin, LLP, our attorneys have over 50 years combined experience in criminal defense and we will work hard to provide you with a successful defense. Because of the complexity of federal laws and court systems, it is very important that your lawyer have a good amount of experience in federal court rooms. Now is not the time to entrust your case to an attorney who is ill-equipped to handle your drug conspiracy charges. You should contact our firm as soon as possible to be directed to a lawyer who will address your charges in a way that will positively resolve your case.