Drug Crime Defense

Pennsylvania Drug Defense - Federal Conspiracy Charges

The Harrisburg criminal defense attorneys at Boyle, Neblett & Wenger have extensive experience representing state and federal defendants facing drug charges ranging from simple possession to nationwide and international conspiracies involving distribution and money laundering.

Our firm has handled hundreds of drug cases, both at the state and federal levels achieving excellent results in the most serious of drug allegations. We routinely represent citizens of other countries, most notably Columbia and Mexico, charged in large scale investigation cases , as well as people charged as co-conspirators in alleged local drug distribution conspiracies. Typical charges at the federal level involve: conspiracy, trafficking or importation of controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and methamphetamines.

There is no minor drug offense, and possession of a relatively small amount of cocaine base (crack cocaine) can result in an individual being sent to prison for many years, and the maximum punishment for the distribution, or possession with intent to distribute, can be life in prison.

The earlier we can go to work for you, the greater the chance of a successful outcome. Each case is different, but there are several things that we can do to help each defendant. First, using private investigators and forensic experts, we may be able to receive favorable evidence that could be used to convince a prosecutor not to file charges, or if charges have already been brought, to secure a dismissal of the charges.

If charges are unavoidable, there may be a search and seizure issue to be litigated. Frequently, the best opportunity to avoid a conviction is by having evidence suppressed. This requires an in depth knowledge of both state and federal constitutional laws and complete understanding of the facts surrounding any search. We litigate numerous search and seizure issues each year with a great deal of success.

The trial of a narcotics case can also be complex, particularly if the federal government is alleging a large national or international drug trafficking organization. We have represented individual charge with narcotics offenses from Colombia, Mexico, Jamaica and throughout Latin America. We have traveled to Mexico and elsewhere to investigate the facts in order to present the best defense for people charged with drug crimes.

As a former prosecuting attorney, Dennis Boyle knows how to spot the weaknesses in the Governments case, and he has a good working relationship with many state and federal prosecutors. Let our attorneys work to improve your changes of a dismissal prior to trial, an acquittal at trial, or a highly favorable plea agreement on felony drug charges.

For additional information about our ability to help you resolve state or felony drug possession or drug conspiracy charges, contact the Harrisburg/Philadelphia drug defense firm of Boyle, Neblett & Wenger.