Orange County Drug Trafficking Attorney

Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyer in Orange County

If you are facing drug trafficking charges, I may be able to help. My name is Barney B. Gibbs, and I am an Orange County drug crimes attorney with over 25 years of experience in criminal defense.

Drug trafficking, involving large amounts of controlled substances, is the most serious drug crime that an individual may face. While drug distribution or sale usually involves distributing drugs on a lesser scale, drug trafficking most often refers to interstate and international drug transportation, sale and distribution. Drug trafficking is most often a felony offense and may result in many years in state prison, as well as extremely large fines (exact penalties will depend upon the type and amount of drug).

As an experienced defense lawyer, I will be able to put my knowledge and resources to work in defending my clients' charges. I truly understand the gravity of the charges that my clients are facing and thus utilize every possible resource in creating a strong defense strategy. My first action, as your lawyer, would be to work to have the drug trafficking charges dropped altogether (such as by proving an illegal search and seizure, for example). If this is impossible, I will take your case to trial and apply my litigation skills in the courtroom. Alternative sentencing, in lieu of jail time, may also be an option I can explore.

Orange County Drug Trafficking Charges

Southern California is considered to be one of the main drug trafficking locations in the United States. The shared border with Mexico in particular, along with the multiple international airports and extensive coastline, have given drug trafficking organizations a number of means of importing and exporting drugs to and from California.

As a result, the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and local law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for drug trafficking operations and organizations. Because drug trafficking may be a federal drug crime offense, you may face investigation and prosecution by federal agencies - who have more extensive resources than most local agencies. Your defense attorney will need to have the tenacity and experience to stand up to protect your rights even in face of federal prosecution.

I am not afraid to stand against federal agencies and prosecutors in order to defend my clients' rights. Contact me, Orange County drug trafficking lawyer Barney B. Gibbs, regarding your case to see how I can help!