A Rhode Island man was charged with drug trafficking in cocaine out of the Fall River District Court. A Massachusetts drug trafficking charge is based on the amount of illegal narcotics, in the case of the Rhode Island man, cocaine, found on the individual. Massachusetts drug laws Chapter 94C Section 32E defines drug trafficking offenses. A drug trafficking offense in cocaine is based on the amount of the cocaine seized. Any amount less than 14 grams will be considered a distribution charge and remain in district court. A trafficking charge of over 14 grams of cocaine but less than 28 grams will have a mandatory minimum jail sentence of three years and a maximum state prison sentence of 15 years. A trafficking charge of over 28 grams but less than 100 grams will have a mandatory minimum sentence of five years with a potential maximum sentence of 20 years.
Attorney DelSignore is a Massachusetts drug crimes lawyer that defends drug cases throughout Massachusetts, including district and superior courts. Attorney DelSignore will arrange for an immediate consultation, to discuss any potential drug distribution or trafficking charges and the possible defenses.
