Pennsylvania readers know that some drug charges are more serious than others. One of the most serious drug crimes to be accused of is illegally selling controlled substances on federal property. Just such a case is currently making its way through the legal system, as a Pennsylvania man faces federal drug charges for allegedly selling marijuana and cocaine at Tobyhanna Army Depot.

The man was charged with both drug and weapons charges on Dec. 1. According to authorities, he confessed to selling drugs to other people who worked on the depot. Investigators claim the depot worker has been engaging in illegal drug activity for over 10 years. It was also alleged that FBI agents seized two pounds of marijuana and two guns from the man's home. It was said that he would travel to Philadelphia to buy the drugs and return to sell them.

The Monroe County depot employs more than 5,000 people and mainly works at repairing and fabricating equipment for the Department of Defense. The exact felony drug and weapons charges against the man were not released.

In Pennsylvania, as elsewhere, the location of where a person is alleged to have sold drugs can have a considerable bearing on sentencing if an individual is convicted. Drug sales on federal property, near schools or in certain other areas can potentially lead to long jail sentences. These stricter laws will often apply to weapons charges, as well. For these reasons, it is important for individuals who are accused of federal crimes to mount a meaningful and vigorous defense that is aimed at a dismissal or reduction of charges.

Source: wtrf.com, "Feds charge Army depot worker with drug sales," Dec. 9, 2011