Drug Trafficking Attorney in Boise

Your Trusted Defense Against Drug Trafficking Charges in Boise, ID

Facing a drug trafficking charge can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone in this fight. At Atkinson Law Office, we are committed to providing honest and vigilant legal counsel. Our experienced team is ready to advocate for your rights and ensure you have a voice in the justice system. With a deep understanding of Idaho's drug laws and a compassionate approach, our goal is to navigate you through this challenging time, aiming for fair outcomes.

A crucial element of our defense strategy is understanding the intricacies of your case. We dedicate time to analyze the specifics thoroughly, ensuring every detail is considered. Drug trafficking cases often involve complex evidence that may include surveillance, wire taps, or electronic communication records. Our proficiency in dissecting such evidence means we leave no stone unturned, reinforcing our commitment to seek the most favorable resolution possible.

A Certified Criminal Law Specialist and drug trafficking attorney in Boise is ready to fight for you. Call (208) 670-8164 or contact us online today for your free, affordable consultation.

Understanding Drug Trafficking Laws in Idaho

In Idaho, "drug trafficking" is specifically defined by Idaho Code Ann. § 37-2732B. Unlike simple possession or even possession with intent to deliver, a trafficking charge is triggered by the possession (actual or constructive), manufacture, or delivery of a controlled substance in excess of a specific threshold weight. The law presumes that if you possess a quantity of drugs over a certain amount, you are involved in a larger distribution network, even if there's no direct evidence of a sale.

Idaho categorizes controlled substances into five "schedules" (Idaho Code Ann. § 37-2705 et seq.), based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical use. Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin, LSD, ecstasy, certain forms of methamphetamine and cocaine) carry the harshest penalties.

Key Elements of Drug Trafficking in Idaho:

To convict someone of drug trafficking, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:

• Possession, Manufacture, or Delivery: You possessed, manufactured, or delivered a controlled substance. "Delivery" is broadly defined as the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of a controlled substance.
• Knowledge: You knew you possessed, manufactured, or delivered the controlled substance.
• Quantity: The quantity of the controlled substance exceeded the statutory threshold for trafficking.
• Nature of Substance: The substance was indeed a controlled substance under Idaho law.

It's important to note that you can be charged with trafficking based on conspiracy alone – meaning you conspired to possess, manufacture, or deliver an amount of drugs in excess of the threshold weight, even if you were not found with the drugs in your physical possession. This broad interpretation makes it easier for multiple individuals to be implicated, emphasizing the critical role of a Boise drug trafficking attorney.