Springfield Drug Trafficking Defense – Aggressive Representation Against Felony Charges
A drug trafficking charge in Springfield is a serious felony that carries mandatory prison time—even for first-time offenders. If you've been charged, time is critical. At the Law Offices of Kensley R. Barrett, we act immediately to protect your rights, build your defense, and challenge the government's case.
What Is Drug Trafficking in Massachusetts?
Under M.G.L. c. 94C, §32E, trafficking involves possessing controlled substances above specific weight thresholds. The law doesn't require intent to sell—only possession of a qualifying quantity.
Common Trafficking Thresholds:
Heroin / Fentanyl:
🔹 18g–36g: Minimum 3.5 years in prison
🔹 36g–100g: Minimum 5 years
🔹 100g–200g: Minimum 10 years
🔹 200g+: Minimum 15 years
Cocaine:
🔹 18g–36g: Minimum 2 years
🔹 36g–100g: Minimum 3.5 years
🔹 100g–200g: Minimum 8 years
🔹 200g+: Minimum 12 years
Methamphetamines / Pills (Oxycodone, Percocet, etc.):
🔹 Penalties vary based on dosage and weight
Note: Prosecutors calculate weight including fillers and packaging.
Additional Consequences:
🔹 Loss of driver's license
🔹 Ineligibility for public housing or federal student aid
🔹 Immigration consequences for non-citizens
Springfield District Court – First Step in Trafficking Cases
If arrested in Springfield, your case will begin at:
Springfield District Court
📍 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
📞 (413) 748-7796
Visit the Springfield District Court website
We appear regularly at Springfield District Court and intervene early to protect your rights, challenge probable cause, and seek bail reductions or dismissal.
Why Hire the Law Offices of Kensley R. Barrett
You can't afford to face a trafficking case alone. Our team will:
🔹 Challenge the legality of the search or arrest
🔹 Demand lab testing and evidence review
🔹 Negotiate reductions to possession or lesser offenses
🔹 File motions to suppress unconstitutional police actions
🔹 Represent you through every stage—from arraignment to trial or dismissal
We have successfully resolved trafficking cases throughout Massachusetts using constitutional defenses and strategic plea negotiations.
Contact Us Today
The Law Offices of Kensley R. Barrett
📍 572 Washington Street, Suite 21, Wellesley, MA 02482
📞 (857) 229-2442
🌐 www.krbarrettlaw.com
🚨 URGENT: Charged with drug trafficking in Springfield? Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
