Polk County Possession Attorney

Drug Possession Charges

Possession of controlled chemical substances can be charged as a crime on the state and Federal levels. Several factors will influence the gravity of your charges, as well as the severity of the penalties you might receive if you are convicted. The most important questions to ask concerning any drug possession case in Florida are:

• Where does the drug in question sit on the schedule of drugs contained in chapter 893.03 of the Florida statutes? The legal penalties for any given drug depend on how high it ranks. Cannabis and heroin are included in Schedule I, because according to the law, they have a "high potential for abuse" and "no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Cocaine and morphine are Schedule II controlled substances, based on a "high potential for abuse" and "a currently accepted but severely restricted medical use in treatment in the United States."
• What quantity of the substance is alleged to have been found in your possession? For most drugs, the sentence for possession will be increased in accordance with amount of the drug.
• Do you have any prior criminal convictions, especially previous drug crimes?

If you have been charged with any type of possession, you need to immediately contact an aggressive Lakeland criminal defense attorney who will fight to clear your name. Whether the possession charge against you is a misdemeanor or a felony, you may be facing time in jail or prison, stiff fines and a variety of sentencing options such as community service, probation and counseling. It Is vital to avoid having a criminal record, which could prevent you from being hired or passing a background check for credit.

Possession Lawyer in Lakeland

Come to the office of William D. Sites, Attorney at Law for an effective defense against charges of possession. I have been practicing criminal defense in our community for over 22 years and I have a proven record of success. I strive to provide personalized service to each of my clients, and you will benefit from the fact that I am well known to the judges and prosecutors in the Lakeland area. You should come to my office for a consultation as soon as you learn that you are suspected of possession, even if you haven't yet been charged. The outcome of this type of case depends in large part on what you say to the prosecution, and I will advise you of the best approach throughout your defense.

Contact a Polk County possession attorney to learn more about your specific charges and what you can do to protect your rights against a conviction.