Federal Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with a drug trafficking offense in federal court, you need a lawyer who knows the system inside and out and a law firm with the resources to independently investigate the facts of your case.
At the Law Office of Thomas A. Johnson, we help clients in Northern California fight serious drug charges. Sacramento drug trafficking defense attorney Thomas A. Johnson is a former federal prosecutor with more than 35 years of experience in criminal law.
Taking The Necessary Steps To Protect Our Clients’ Rights
As part of the “war on drugs,” the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and federal prosecutors take a strong stance on drug crimes. These usually involve heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and other illegal drugs. Our firm defends clients against:
- Distribution
- Transportation
- Importation
- Manufacture
- Cultivation
- Conspiracy
As a former prosecutor, attorney Johnson represented the government in cases against large-scale narcotics organizations, giving him a great deal of insight into prosecution tactics. As a defense attorney, he has helped many clients obtain acquittals and dismissals in drug trafficking cases.
Our firm is prepared to challenge the prosecution’s evidence, raise illegal search and seizure issues, negotiate on your behalf with the authorities, and aggressively defend you in court.
Why Federal Drug Cases Require Experienced Defense
Federal drug cases can carry serious penalties. They also involve federal prosecutors, agencies and sentencing rules that differ from those used in state cases. Key issues may include:
- Federal sentencing: Federal law may set minimum sentences for certain drug offenses. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines can also affect the sentence in a case.
- Federal investigations: The DEA and FBI may investigate drug trafficking allegations and gather evidence for federal prosecutors.
- Evidence: Wiretaps, confidential informants and search warrants may be part of the government’s case. Defense counsel can examine how investigators obtained the evidence, whether it is reliable and whether they followed the law.
Attorney Johnson brings firsthand knowledge of the federal system to his defense work. As a former assistant U.S. attorney in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, he prosecuted organized narcotics trafficking, money laundering, tax evasion and other federal crimes. He has more than 35 years of experience in criminal law and has handled more than 140 jury trials.
Our firm is prepared to challenge the prosecution’s evidence, raise illegal search and seizure issues, negotiate on your behalf with the authorities, and aggressively defend you in court.
Talk To A Federal Drug Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested or placed under investigation for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance or any other drug trafficking offense, do not hesitate to contact us at 916-248-8598 or by email to schedule a consultation with an attorney.