Drug Crimes
Defending Clients charged with State and Federal Drug Charges
The Good News in Federal Drug Cases
Since 1987, Federal Judges have been forced to impose very harsh sentences consistent with an inflexible guideline schedule.
In 2004, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Booker vs. United States of America held that the sentencing guidelines are advisory, not mandatory.
Once again, an experienced defense attorney can put together evidence for a much milder, and sometimes even probationary sentence! The importance of advocacy has returned to the Federal Courtroom.
The penalties for conviction of drug charges have always been harsh. It is important to have an attorney with considerable experience in handling state and federal drug cases. At our San Antonio law firm, the Law Offices of Ray Taylor & Associates, P.C., our principal lawyer is one of only 31 attorneys in Texas who is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Practicing law since 1969, Ray Taylor was first a military trial lawyer in Vietnam before establishing his own law firm in San Antonio. He uses his thirty nine years experience to defend people against all types of drug charges and related charges.
Contact Ray Taylor at (210) 807-9916 to arrange a free initial in-office consultation and case analysis. Remember, the key to successful representation is the earliest possible intervention. Ask for a lawyer immediately and then remain silent.
Advocating for clients facing state or federal drug charges
We defend clients facing drug charges in federal courts such as the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas, the Courts of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the Eleventh Circuit, the U.S. Court of Military Criminal Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, we represent people in all state and federal courts in Texas and throughout the United States.
A lawyer with a breadth of knowledge and experience
Many of our cases involve large-scale distribution or trafficking of marijuana, methamphetamines and cocaine. Our firm is well versed in the state and federal laws relating to conspiracies, firearms possession and use during drug conspiracies, money laundering and other laws often used to supplement drug charges by prosecutors. He is also highly experienced in sentencing, staying abreast of the changes in state and federal sentencing in order to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.
With his 39 years of trial and negotiating experience, Ray Taylor is able to handle the most high-profile drug cases. He understands media management and has been able to protect clients from the adverse effects of publicity that come with a major drug case. Contact our San Antonio, Texas, law firm to arrange for an appointment to start defending yourself against drug crime charges. Call us at (210) 807-9916 to schedule a free initial consultation and case analysis.
