The Gravity of Drug Trafficking Charges in Horry County
If you or a loved one are facing charges for Possession With Intent to Distribute (PWID) Methamphetamine or Trafficking Cocaine in the Myrtle Beach area, you are confronting some of the most serious felony offenses in South Carolina. These are not minor drug possession charges; they carry mandatory minimum prison sentences and life-changing consequences that require immediate and aggressive legal intervention.
The Crucial Difference Between Possession and Trafficking
In Horry County court, the key to your defense lies in challenging the state’s evidence and their interpretation of your intent.
- PWID (Possession With Intent to Distribute): This charge hinges on the totality of circumstances—the quantity of the drug, the presence of cash, scales, or packaging materials. Our strategy focuses on challenging the evidence of intent and arguing for simple possession, which carries significantly lower penalties.
- Drug Trafficking: This charge is based primarily on weight. Once the weight of the controlled substance (such as cocaine, crack, or meth) exceeds a certain statutory threshold, the state automatically charges trafficking, triggering harsh mandatory minimum sentences. A successful defense here often involves challenging the chain of custody, the accuracy of the lab results, or the constitutionality of the initial search and seizure by law enforcement in Myrtle Beach.
Why Localized Defense Matters in Horry County
Handling complex drug felonies requires a defense attorney with deep Experience (E-E-A-T) in the local legal landscape. As a former Public Defender in Horry County, I am familiar with the prosecuting attorneys, the local judges, and the standard procedures used by the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the Horry County Sheriff’s Office in drug cases. This local knowledge is invaluable for predicting case outcomes and negotiating favorable plea agreements.
If your freedom and future are on the line due to a serious drug charge in Myrtle Beach or elsewhere in Horry County, do not delay. Your defense begins the moment you call.
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