Polk County Drug Trafficking Attorney
Drug Trafficking Defense
The charges in most drug crime cases will be increased to trafficking when the quantity of the controlled substance is in excess of a certain amount. Chapter 893.135 of the Florida statutes describes the specific weights and volumes of each drug and the penalties for trafficking. For example, an arrest for the
possession, purchase or
intent to sell of more than 25 pounds of marijuana will cause a normal cannabis charge to be increased to "trafficking in cannabis," which is punishable as a 1st-degree felony. The minimum quantities for a trafficking charge for some of the most common drugs in Florida include:
- Cocaine - 28 grams
- Heroin - 4 grams
- Phencyclidine, or PCP - 28 grams
- Opium - 4 grams
- Morphine - 4 grams
- Amphetamine - 14 grams
- MDMA, or ecstasy - 10 grams
Trafficking is a felony and is punishable by imprisonment. Sentences often include a minimum term in state prison of 3 years and can range up to 30 years or life, with no early release short of pardon. The penalty will be increased to a capital felony if it is proven that in addition trafficking you were involved in any way in a murder or if your actions led to a "natural, though not inevitable, lethal result." If you have been charged with trafficking, you need to contact a
Lakeland criminal defense attorney who can help you take effective action towards proving your innocence or having the charges reduced.
Drug Trafficking Lawyer in Lakeland
Drug trafficking charges are among the most serious you could face in the Florida criminal justice system, but at the firm of William D. Sites, Attorney at Law, you will find support at this difficult time. I have over 22 years of experience practicing in our community and I am known as an aggressive criminal defense attorney. My clients know that I provide personal service to each person who seeks my help, as well as tireless representation on any charge. If you have been arrested for drug trafficking, you are in a sensitive situation which will require the utmost care to resolve. Come in today for a consultation and to learn more about what we can do to fight the charges.
Contact a Polk County drug trafficking attorney who can provide you with the experience and dedication to defend against your charges.