Cocaine & Methamphetamine Charges

Andalusia Drug Crime Lawyer

Drug charges involving cocaine and methamphetamine (meth) are among the most serious that a person can face. In Alabama, possessing any amount of cocaine or methamphetamine is a felony offense. With a felony drug conviction on your record, you may face serious challenges finding employment after your release from prison. You may also lose or be ineligible for professional licenses and may suffer financial and education-related consequences as well.

When your future is at stake, Andalusia drug crime attorney Corey D. Bryan is here to fight for your rights. Under the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to due process of law. You are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures and have the right to an attorney in the face of an arrest or charges. Exercise these rights and make sure they are fully protected in the face of cocaine or methamphetamine charges.

Penalties for Cocaine or Methamphetamine Offenses

In Alabama, the following penalties may be imposed for possession of cocaine or methamphetamine:

• Possession (less than 28 grams): 1 to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
• Possession (28 to 500 grams): 3 to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine.

Mandatory minimum penalties will apply to cocaine or methamphetamine trafficking charges:

• Trafficking (28 to 500 grams): minimum 3 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
• Trafficking (500 grams to 1 kilogram): minimum 5 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
• Trafficking (1 to 10 kilograms): minimum 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
• Trafficking (over 10 kilograms): life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.