Cigarette Smuggling in New Jersey
In recent days, international and interstate cigarette smuggling has become an increasingly popular tactic used by individuals who are looking to make quick and easy money. Different states and nations have different taxes and tariffs that are applied to the sale of cigarettes. If someone can find a way to avoid paying these taxes or tariffs they can make a significant profit taking advantage of the resulting arbitrage.
Cigarettes are becoming an increasingly reviled public health risk in America. One of the ways that your state government addresses this issue is by raising taxes on cigarettes in order to create an economic disincentive for smoking them. Ironically the more that the taxes are raised on cigarettes the greater the incentive will be for people to take advantage of any difference that exists in the state taxes on them. Thus, it is easy to see how much like the international drug trade, cigarette smuggling is a criminal activity which the government can only hope slow but cannot ever hope to eliminate completely through its current policies.
In government investigations into cigarette smuggling, The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms as well as the U.S. Department of Justice will aggressively prosecute any and all participants in the conspiracy. Unfortunately for many, the definition of what constitutes a conspiracy is different than that of the one used by federal law enforcement agencies. If you are involved with or associate with anyone who is taking part in a criminal conspiracy to smuggle cigarettes you can become and person of interest of a target of a federal investigation once evidence of that conspiracy is discovered. When that happens, you need to act fast; an early and aggressive defense of an investigation can be integral in preventing a lengthy, costly and damaging prosecution.
The Blanch Law Firm Can Help.
The Blanch Law Firm has has experience successfully defending their clients charged with the most serious state and federal offenses. The Blanch Law Firm represents defendants who are charged with the most serious white collar crimes and organized criminal conspiracies. If you are being charged with taking part in a criminal conspiracy involving cigarette smuggling you are exposed to penalties that could result in a lengthy jail term. You will need the best defense possible to protect you from the aggressive tactics that The Federal Government will use to try and convict you. If you are facing cigarette smuggling charges, contact the experienced trial attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm today and begin the fight to protect your freedom.