Drug Offenses

The State of Florida has consistently led the nation in the war on drugs. Many may view this as a problem with the criminal justice system and the backlog of cases going through it. However, if you are charged with a drug crime, unless the offense is possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis, you will typically be facing felony charges.

Drug trafficking

Drug trafficking charges, along with delivery or possession with intent to distribute, often carry mandatory minimum sentences. In addition, when one is adjudicated guilty of a drug offense, even possession of cannabis as a misdemeanor comes with a two-year suspension of your Florida driver's license.

Drug Court

Drug Court has been a welcome change over the past decade. It has provided a means for treatment in order to achieve dismissal and potential expunging of a record, as opposed to punishment and the long-lasting stigma of a criminal record that includes a drug offense.

Challenging the evidence

For those not eligible for Drug Court, challenges to the manner in which the evidence was obtained are typically the first level of analysis, and motions to suppress may enable a favorable outcome for someone charged with a serious drug offense.