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Drug trafficking is one of the most severely punished offenses against public health under the Spanish Penal Code. If you or a family member has been arrested or is under investigation, loss of liberty is an imminent risk. As your drug trafficking attorney in Málaga, at Orozco y Asociados we build an unrelenting criminal defense strategy from the investigative phase onward. We intervene immediately to ensure your rights are upheld and to prevent irreversible procedural consequences.
For a drug trafficking offense to exist, the prosecution must prove intent to profit from the possession, production, manufacture, transport, or distribution of drugs. Mere possession of drugs for personal use does not constitute a criminal offense, but rather gives rise to administrative sanctions (fines).
Our attorney specializing in offenses against public health meticulously examines factors such as the quantity seized, weighing instruments, cash confiscated, and wiretap evidence. Dismantling these indicators is the first step toward building the strongest possible defense and avoiding a custodial sentence.
The Penal Code classifies sentences based on the type of controlled substance and its impact on the body:
Our expert attorney audits reports from the National Institute of Toxicology to verify the purity and exact weight of illegal substances — a factor that can significantly reduce the drug trafficking charge.
Sentences can be severely increased if specific circumstances are present. Penalties are harsher when distribution is made to minors, when it takes place on school premises, or when the quantity seized is deemed of «notable importance.»
Similarly, if the criminal activity is carried out within the structure of a criminal organization, sentences exceed 9 years in prison. As leading attorneys in this field, at Orozco y Asociados we mount a robust defense against charges of membership in an organized group, demanding direct evidence and blocking unfounded accusations.
• Technical assessment of your procedural situation. Contact our law firm and receive immediate legal advice.
In drug trafficking cases, the best strategic option is to have a criminal defense attorney present before making any statement. The defense begins at the very moment of arrest.
We operate within the parameters of the Code of Criminal Procedure to challenge unlawful home searches and seizures, irregular wiretapping, and tainted chains of custody. Protecting your rights requires staying ahead of the prosecution at every stage of the criminal process, from police arrest through to oral trial.
We have extensive experience defending clients throughout the Málaga region. Our criminal defense law firm handles cases in Málaga city, Vélez-Málaga, Torre del Mar, Alhaurín el Grande, Coín, Cuevas de San Marcos, Villanueva de Algaidas, Villanueva del Rosario, and Villanueva del Trabuco.
Drug-related crime frequently crosses into other offense categories. The breadth of our law firm allows us to provide comprehensive legal assistance, drawing on our specialists in financial crimes (money laundering originating from drug trafficking), as well as in domestic violence, cybercrime, or traffic accidents when the arrest occurs at road safety checkpoints.
If you need an attorney, make sure you seek specialists with a proven track record of success. To address any questions and analyze your case, contact our firm. We will review all the information to provide you with the representation your freedom deserves.