In Stafford County, importation of controlled substances is a federal felony under 21 U.S.C. § 952 carrying a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 18 documented results in Stafford County, with 17 dismissals and 1 reduction. A former prosecutor leads your defense.

Last verified: April 2026 | Stafford County General District Court | 21 U.S.C. § 952 (official U.S. Code)

Importation of controlled substances under 21 U.S.C. § 952 makes it illegal to bring any controlled substance listed under the Controlled Substances Act into the United States from outside its borders. This includes Schedule I through Schedule V drugs. The statute covers actual physical importation as well as attempts and conspiracies to import. Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) handle these cases. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by Mr. Sris, a former prosecutor who understands how the government builds these cases.

For the full text of the statute, see 21 U.S.C. § 952 (official U.S. Code). For court procedures in the Eastern District of Virginia, visit the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia website.

Stafford County cases involving importation of controlled substances are prosecuted in federal court, not state court. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (Alexandria Division) handles these cases. Federal agents — DEA, HSI, or CBP — typically conduct the investigation before any charges are filed.

1. Step 1: Do not speak to law enforcement without counsel. Anything you say can be used against you in federal court.
2. Step 2: Assert your right to counsel immediately. Federal agents must stop questioning once you request a lawyer.
3. Step 3: Contact an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer before your initial appearance in federal court.
4. Step 4: Prepare for the detention hearing. Your lawyer will present evidence of community ties, employment, and lack of flight risk.
5. Step 5: Review all discovery materials with your lawyer. Federal cases involve extensive evidence including surveillance, financial records, and witness statements.
6. Step 6: Evaluate potential defense strategies including challenging the search, the chain of custody, or the government’s evidence of intent.

In Stafford County, importation of controlled substances carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life in federal prison, with fines up to $10 million.

Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by Mr. Sris, a former prosecutor. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and has handled 4,739+ case results firm-wide across Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington D.C. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute in Virginia. The firm’s tagline is “Advocacy Without Borders.”

In Stafford County, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 18 documented results: 17 dismissed/not guilty, 1 reduced/amended — a 100% favorable outcome rate. Firm-wide across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC, the firm has 4,739+ case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate.

Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Our Fairfax location is approximately 30 miles from Stafford County General District Court (1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554), accessible via I-95 and Route 1. We serve the communities of Stafford, Aquia Harbour, and Brooke.

Looking for an importation of controlled substances lawyer near Stafford? Our firm provides full representation for federal drug importation cases in Stafford County.

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Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of February 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.