Firearm Possession in Connection with Drug Trafficking

Federal gun and drug charges legal defense in Nashville and nationwide

Allegations involving the possession of a firearm can lead to serious consequences, as can charges involving the possession, distribution or trafficking of drugs . When charges for firearm and drug violations are combined, the potential consequences can threaten the defendant's liberty for years and even decades.

Charges involving the use or carrying of a firearm in connection with or in furtherance of drug trafficking lead to steep consecutive jail sentences. In cases charged under 18 U.S.C. §924(c), the punishment for the gun offense runs consecutive to the punishment for the drug offense. Consecutive sentences are worse than concurrent sentences in that they cannot be served together. Rather, the prison time for the gun charge must be served after the time is completely served on the drug case, resulting in large prison sentences. To make matters worse, in this type of gun case, the minimum consecutive sentence for a gun connected with drugs is five years. Depending on other circumstances such as the type of gun and number of guns, the potential consecutive sentence can escalate to 30-years or more.

The federal courts take charges involving firearm possession and drug trafficking very seriously. Even if your gun is lawfully registered and you have no criminal record, drug charges alleging simultaneous possession of your gun can lead to years and even decades in jail.

Federal drug crimes attorney Kimberly Hodde of The Law Office of Kimberly S. Hodde has worked to defend people accused of drug, weapon and other federal criminal charges for 10 years, and has successfully represented numerous individuals facing charges involving firearm possession and drug trafficking.

Are you facing charges of firearm possession in connection with drug trafficking? If you are looking for experienced, high quality representation, call attorney Kimberly Hodde at 615-242-4200.

Federal drug crimes attorney Kimberly Hodde is skilled and experienced in identifying constitutional issues relating to weapon and drug trafficking charges, and pursuing effective legal defenses to them. Ms. Hodde has successfully achieved acquittal and reduction of charges for individuals facing 18 USC 924(c) charges. Because the penalties are harsh and consecutive by statute, it is critical that your defense be conducted by an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can help you avoid conviction for these offenses.

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If you have questions regarding weapons possession and drug trafficking charges, contact federal drug crimes attorney Kimberly Hodde. Ms. Hodde can be available for evening and weekend appointments. Ms. Hodde is mindful that you may not have budgeted for funding your defense; so, under some circumstances, she will work with defendants and/or their families on a reasonable payment plan. The firm is conveniently located in a freestanding building on Music Row, just one mile from the federal courthouse just one mile from the federal courthouse with an abundance of parking. Contact us at 615-242-4200.