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Las Vegas Drug Trafficking Attorney

Defending Against Drug Trafficking Charges in Nevada

Drug trafficking is one of the worst crimes in Las Vegas, Nevada. A person convicted of drug trafficking will receive severe penalties, which include lengthy imprisonment and hefty fines.

Below is some information on drug trafficking, its legal definition, the possible defenses, and the implications on the life of the convicted.

Call us today at (702) 825-7854 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our drug trafficking lawyer in Las Vegas.

What is Drug Trafficking?

According to the Nevada Drug Trafficking Laws (NRS 453), drug trafficking occurs when a person intentionally sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings illegal drugs into the State of Nevada. It also occurs when a person is in possession of large quantities of Schedule I or II narcotics (drugs). Basically, drug trafficking is:

  • Selling illegal drugs in Las Vegas and other cities of Nevada
  • Possessing a huge amount of illegal drugs in Las Vegas
  • Manufacturing illegal drugs in Las Vegas
  • Transporting illegal drugs in Las Vegas

Special laws apply to trafficking schedule I controlled substances such as flunitrazepam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, and more. The same goes for marijuana.

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