Cocaine Distribution or Trafficking
Possession of more than 10 grams of cocaine is considered trafficking in South Carolina and is a felony. The penalties if you are convicted of cocaine trafficking are severe, including mandatory minimum sentences and high fines. If you are charged with cocaine trafficking in South Carolina, seek the advice of an attorney experienced with these charges in order to defend yourself from the possibility of the following penalties:
Between 10 and 28 grams of cocaine
First Offense
- Between 3 and 10 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $25,000 fine
Second Offense
- Between 5 and 30 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $50,000 fine
Third or Subsequent Offense
- Mandatory minimum of 25 years and up to 30 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $50,000 fine
Between 28 and 100 grams of cocaine
First Offense
- Between 7 and 25 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $50,000 fine
Second Offense
- Between 7 and 30 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $50,000 fine
Third or Subsequent Offense
- Mandatory minimum of 25 years, and up to and 30 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $50,000 fine
Between 100 and 200 grams of cocaine
- Mandatory minimum of 25 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $50,000 fine
Between 200 and 400 grams of cocaine
- Mandatory minimum of 25 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $100,000 fine
Greater than 400 grams of cocaine
- Mandatory minimum of 25 years, and up to 30 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension
- $200,000 fine
Felony crimes are extremely serious. Many of these drug crimes carry mandatory minimum sentences. Your future depends on a successful defense. If you’ve been charged with drug distribution or trafficking in South Carolina, call Bernstein & Bernstein today. We have the experience you need to defend yourself and protect your future.