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Can I Get Bail on a Federal Drug Charge?
Release is possible in some federal drug cases, but it is not automatic. Under the Bail Reform Act, federal drug charges carrying a potential sentence of 10 years or more create a presumption that detention is appropriate before trial.
Your attorney can argue that you do not pose a danger to the community or a risk of leaving the jurisdiction. The court may grant release with strict conditions, such as home detention, electronic monitoring, travel restrictions, drug testing, supervision, or a bond secured by property.
The facts of the case matter. Drug quantity, prior convictions, firearms, alleged violence, ties to the community, employment, and family responsibilities can affect the court’s decision. Strong representation at the detention hearing is critical.
Certain convictions can lead to deportation, inadmissibility, or denial of citizenship. If you are not a U.S. citizen, it is critical to consult both a criminal defense and an immigration attorney.
Learn moreAt a federal drug arraignment, the court ensures you have the indictment or information, explains the charges, and asks you to enter a plea. Your attorney reviews the charges with you and prepares you for the hearing. Release or detention often involves a separate hearing, so arraignment does not necessarily determine whether you remain in custody.
Learn moreChoose a lawyer with experience defending federal firearm possession charges under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Ask how the attorney evaluates possession evidence, knowledge of felony status, search issues, and prior convictions affecting sentencing. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan represents clients facing felon-in-possession allegations in New York, New Jersey and across the United States.
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