Trafficking in Cocaine is a felony in South Carolina. It is prosecuted in the Court of General Sessions by the Solicitor's Office. The underlying crime is Simple Possession of Cocaine. There is no requirement that the defendant actually intended to sell or distribute cocaine.  

The following are the different levels and penalties for Trafficking in Cocaine:

Cocaine Trafficking First Offense

10-27g

3-10 years and $25,000

28-99g

7-25 years and $50,000

100-199g

25 years and $50,000

200-399g

25 years and $100,000

400g+

25-30 years and $200,000

Cocaine Trafficking Second Offense

10-27g

5-30 years and $50,000

28-99g

7-30 years and $50,000

100-199g

25 years and $50,000

200-399g

25 years and $100,000

400g+

25-30 years and $200,000

Cocaine Trafficking Third Offense

10-27g

28-30 years and $50,000

28-99g

25-30 years and $50,000

100-199g

25 years and $50,000

200-399g

25 years and $100,000

400g+

25-30 years and $200,000

To discuss a South Carolina Cocaine Trafficking charge please contact The Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC. We work hard for our clients to protect their freedom, liberty and reputation. To schedule an in-office consultation about your case please contact us at (803) 359-3301 or 24 hour call center at 1-866-252-5789.