Drug Trafficking — Complete Acquittal

Key Details

Case Description

Our client was charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop where he was the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle. The alleged substances were found in the vehicle, and there was no third party to whom the drugs could be attributed. The prosecution's case appeared strong, given that our client was alone with the contraband and multiple State witnesses testified he was "caught red-handed".

Legal Strategy

Despite the challenging circumstances, we focused on challenging the State's evidence regarding the testing of the alleged substances and the chain of custody. Our approach involved meticulous cross-examination of forensic witnesses and questioning the handling of evidence throughout the investigation.

Challenges

This case presented significant obstacles because our client was the only person in the vehicle, making it difficult to argue that the drugs belonged to someone else. The State's witnesses were confident in their testimony, and the physical evidence appeared straightforward. We had to find weaknesses in what seemed like an overwhelming case.