Lexington Synthetic Drugs Defense Attorney
Have you been charged with a synthetic drug crime?
Our team of criminal defense attorneys are members of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and have been recognized as Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in America by The National Trial Lawyers and America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys. Put our experience and track record of success to work for you against the government’s charges and protect your freedom!
If you have been charged with possession of a synthetic drug or trafficking synthetic drugs, you need a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys focused on achieving the absolute best outcome for your case. Call and speak with a Cooley Iuliano Robey, PLLC drug attorney at 859-636-6803.
Kentucky Synthetic Drug Crimes
Synthetic drugs are typically drugs that are almost identical to existing controlled substances, but have a different chemical composition. Often times, synthetic drugs can serve a particular purpose, such as higher potency, to be undetectable in blood tests or to have no odor.
Some examples of a synthetic drug include synthetic marijuana like K2 or Spice, MDPV (similar to methamphetamine), some bath salts and herbal incenses that mimic the effects of THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana.
In Kentucky, any possession or sale of synthetic drugs is illegal.
- Possession of a synthetic drug is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class D felony for a second or subsequent offense.
- Trafficking synthetic drugs is a Class D felony for a first offense and a Class C felony for a second or subsequent
Our skilled synthetic drug criminal defense attorneys are always prepared to fight in your defense and to protect your rights and freedom. With three attorneys working on your case, we see to it that no stone is left unturned. Our synthetic drug defense attorneys stay current on all of the latest court decisions that can help you have what it takes to beat your charges.
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It is important that the prosecutors know that you have attorneys who won’t back down. Walk into the courtroom with attorneys with a proven track record of success, who will hold the government to its burden of proving each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Federal Synthetic Drug Crimes
The federal government has its own laws regarding drug offenses. Whether you are tried by the state of Kentucky or by the federal government depends on a number of factors, such as where your arrest happened, who arrested you, what evidence was found and what alleged crime was committed.
Most synthetic drug possession offenses are handled by the Commonwealth, but if you are alleged to be trafficking across state lines, using the mail, and so on, you can be charged with a violation of federal law and tried in federal court.
There are two Federal Districts in Kentucky, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Each District has a number of courthouses spread out throughout their geographical region of the state.
Federal drug crimes are serious and often carry heavier penalties in comparison to its state level counterparts. If federal drug charges have been filed against you, you need to call a trusted synthetic drug crime criminal defense attorney as soon as you can. Working with a seasoned criminal defense attorney who will defend and protect your rights against the government’s synthetic drug crime charges is the first step to building your defense and protecting your freedom.
What are the penalties for Possession of Synthetic Drugs in Kentucky?
Possession of synthetic drugs is a Class A misdemeanor in Kentucky and carries a sentence of up to 12 months in jail and can carry a fine of up to $500.00. If it is a second or subsequent offense, it is a Class D felony and can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
What are the penalties for Trafficking Synthetic Drugs in Kentucky?
Trafficking synthetic drugs is a Class D felony and carries a sentence of 1 – 5 years in prison. If it is a second or subsequent offense, it is a Class C felony and carries a sentence of 5 – 10 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
You need a team of experienced lawyers on your side!
Our criminal defense attorneys at Cooley Iuliano Robey, PLLC are members of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys and have experience practicing criminal defense cases just like yours throughout all of Kentucky.
Our team of lawyers will put their experience and reputation for success to work for you against your synthetic drug charges.
When it comes to synthetic drug crimes, you need attorneys who will fight for and assert your constitutional rights. Often times, synthetic drug charges stem from violations of your Fourth Amendment rights. Our team of lawyers will dedicate the time necessary to meet with you and to go through every detail of your case, as we lay the building blocks to your best defense!
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CIR Legal’s synthetic drug crime defense attorney services include offering a free consultation and case review to all potential clients. Our defense attorneys have fought and will always strive to fight for the rights of every person in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and we are ready to fight for you. Call our office at 859-636-6803 or fill out our form on this website to schedule your free consultation.
Want to know more? We have included Kentucky synthetic drug laws below!
Synthetic Drug Possession
(2) (a) A person is guilty of possession of synthetic drugs when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses synthetic drugs.
(b) Possession of synthetic drugs is:
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- A Class A misdemeanor for the first offense; and
- A Class D felony for each subsequent offense.
If you’ve been charged with possession of a synthetic drug, contact our reputable criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible by calling 859-636-6803.
Synthetic Drug Trafficking
(1) (a) A person is guilty of trafficking in synthetic drugs when he or she knowingly and unlawfully traffics in synthetic drugs.
(b) Trafficking in synthetic drugs is a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for each subsequent offense.
(c) In lieu of the fine amounts otherwise allowed under KRS Chapter 534, for any offense under this subsection the court may impose a maximum fine of double the defendant’s gain from the commission of the offense, in which case any fine money collected shall be divided between the same parties, in the same ratio, and for the same purposes as established for forfeited property under KRS 218A.420.
(d) It shall be an affirmative defense to an offense under this subsection that the defendant committed the offense during the course of the defendant’s employment as an employee of a retail store and that the defendant did not know and should not have known that the trafficked substance was a synthetic drug.
(2) (a) A person is guilty of possession of synthetic drugs when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses synthetic drugs.
(b) Possession of synthetic drugs is:
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- A Class A misdemeanor for the first offense; and
- A Class D felony for each subsequent offense.
If you’ve been charged with trafficking a synthetic drug, contact our reputable criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible by calling 859-636-6803.
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