Drug Felonies
Whether it’s a federal or state offense, drug charges usually stem from traffic stops, controlled buys, and wiretaps. I oversaw these types of federal and state investigations for over 25 years. Federal drug felonies usually require mandatory minimum sentences. Second and third state offenses also carry substantial sentences. You have to pursue every avenue, including filing motions to suppress when warranted, investigating dirty confidential informants, possible government misconduct, and unscrupulous law enforcement officers. You need someone on your side to dig deep and tear through the evidence. The prosecution will come at you with everything they have, so you need someone who knows the ropes to handle your case.
OPERATION ARCHANGEL NETS 19 FEDERAL ARRESTS
The SVCGET (Spokane Violent Crime Gang Enforcement Team) is comprised of police officers, detectives, and representatives from the Spokane Police Department, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington State Patrol, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Washington State Department of Corrections. These cases are being prosecuted by Aine Ahmed, Russell Smoot and Stephanie Van Marter, Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern District of Washington.
Massive drug ring busted in Panhandle after 18-month investigation
More than 44 defendants face drug trafficking charges in North Florida as a result of a multi-agency investigation to dismantle the sprawling drug trafficking ring.
The federal cases were prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Aine Ahmed.