Import / Export Crimes

Import and export crimes usually involve highly taxed, highly regulated, or clearly illegal items such as weapons, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. They can range from drug smuggling across the border to falsely reporting the intended use of an imported or exported product.

Miami criminal attorney, Frank Andrew Prieto Esq. defends clients in cases involving all types of import/export crimes, including the following offenses:

• Import/export of stolen vehicles
• Illegal drug smuggling
• Smuggling products into the U.S.
• False claims on import / export forms
• False classification of goods
• Bulk Money Smuggling

In recent years, the U.S. government has placed special attention on border security. Accordingly, import / export crimes have become highly prosecuted, and individuals convicted of these crimes face potentially severe penalties.

Import and export crimes may be investigated by various government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Customs, U.S. Postal Service, DEA, FBI, CIA, and IRS. If you believe you are under investigation for an import / export crime, call the Prieto Law Firm immediately. You may be the subject of a long and grueling investigation. It is critical that your rights are protected throughout the investigation.