Certain drug types and quantities trigger five- or ten-year mandatory minimums under 21 U.S.C. § 841. Section 846 conspiracy offenses carry the same statutory penalties as the underlying crime. Qualifying prior convictions or death or serious bodily injury raise penalties in applicable cases. Your lawyer should review the quantity attributed to you, any enhancements, and eligibility for safety-valve relief.

Drugs found in a shared car sometimes lead to charges against multiple occupants. Your defense lawyer should examine any possession presumption prosecutors invoke, its exceptions, and evidence concerning knowledge and access. Matthew Cohan and his team review the drugs’ location, vehicle ownership, police reports, and video footage to challenge the allegations against you.

Choose a lawyer with experience handling federal drug cases, including drug quantities, conspiracy allegations, mandatory minimums, wiretaps, and search warrants. Ask how the attorney approaches evidence challenges and sentencing options. Matthew Cohan and his team are experienced in these areas and represent clients in New York, New Jersey and across United States. His former prosecutor experience informs his approach to the government’s case.