Intent to Sell in Polk County

Drug Charges for Intent to Sell

The State of Florida is determined to eradicate drug abuse and the legislature has followed a policy of zero-tolerance in enacting penalties for all types of drug crimes. The statute that provides sentences for possession with intent to sell treats that crime with equal severity as actual sale. Chapter 893.13 describes in great detail the various punishments which a judge can deliver to anyone found guilty of possession with intent to sell or deliver controlled substances. Most of the drugs which are commonly involved in possession or intent to sell arrests, including marijuana, cocaine or heroin, will be charged as a felony and can lead to sentences including several years in state prison.

Your charges will be increased if the alleged crime took place under certain circumstances, such as being within 1,000' of a school, university, public park or assisted living center. When you have been arrested for this charge, the case against you depends to a large degree on the opinion of the arresting officer and how well the prosecution can persuade a judge of your intentions. Intent to sell allegations are normally based on factors that would imply that you were preparing to sell or deliver the controlled substance to buyers. The presence of baggies, scales and measuring equipment, and especially large quantities of any drug often lead to these types of charges. Due to such evidence, the case against you may appear overwhelming, but a Lakeland criminal defense lawyer who has experience with this type of case can help you fight the charges.

Drug Crime Attorney in Lakeland

The moment you learn that you are suspected of possession with intent to sell, you need to get legal representation to prevent the accumulation of evidence and to get started on an effective defense. I am William D. Sites, Attorney at Law, and I have over 22 years of experience representing clients in all types of criminal defense cases. Each case is unique, and I need to meet with you personally to determine the best strategy for your situation. Even when it is impossible to prove your innocence, it is often effective to file a motion to suppress the evidence against you, in order to have the charges dropped or reduced. The most important thing to do right now is to come to my office so we can begin work on your case.

Contact a Polk County drug crime lawyer if you have been charged with intent to sell and want to find out what you can do to fight the case.