Trafficking Cocaine

United States v. K.C. – Federal Cocaine Distribution Charges Dismissed K.C. was arrested at Miami International Airport as he was about to depart with a one- way ticket to the Dominican Republic. He was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A). The Government alleged that he conspired with others to coordinate a 150-kilogram cocaine transaction, from Puerto Rico to New Jersey via private jet. If convicted, K.C. was facing life in prison. First, we set the matter for a bond hearing as the Government was seeking his detention. After a contentious hearing, we convinced the judge that K.C. deserved a bond and she authorized one. We also immediately started defending the case and gathered as much information as possible relating to the flight, the manifest, and potential alibis. In the course of doing so, we proved that K.C. was constantly and legitimately coordinating with several companies for services including the chartering of aircrafts as part of his employment for popular rap/urban artists. Essentially through phone records, social media, and other investigations, we were able to show that he simply was not aware of the chartered aircraft containing 150-kilograms of cocaine. We continued investigating the matter further and provided the Government with the information needed to secure the Government’s agreement to dismiss all charges.