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Aggressive Defense for Possession, Sale & Other Drug Offenses in Florida

According to 893.13 of the Florida Statues, "it is unlawful for any person to sell, manufacture, or deliver, or possess with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, a controlled substance."

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Drug charges and penalties will differ depending on the type of drug (classified by schedules) as well as the specific type of drug crime. Drugs are classified by "schedules" according to the Florida Statutes as well as the United States Controlled Substances Act.

  • Schedule I drug charges are by far the most serious drug offenses.
  • Schedule II and Schedule III are less serious, but may still warrant time in prison and fines upon conviction.
  • Examples of Schedule I drugs are LSD, heroin and marijuana while a Schedule II drug would be cocaine or methamphetamine.

Jacksonville police are cracking down hard on these offenses, so if you were recently arrested, make sure you have a strong advocate on your side. A Jacksonville drug crime lawyer from Jason K.S. Porter, P.A. can fight against your charges so you get the justice you deserve.

Contact us online or call (904) 701-0591 today to request your free one-hour consultation with our experienced drug crime defense attorney in Jacksonville now! **Consultation fees may apply to family law consultations.

Types of Drug Crime Charges in Florida

Listed below are some of the types of drug offenses that we handle for clients. If you were recently arrested or charged with a drug crime, please speak with one of our drug crime lawyers in Jacksonville to learn how we might be able to help you with your case.

Drug Possession
  • Possession of a controlled substance without a license or a prescription is a criminal offense.
  • This crime can be further split into crimes such as simple possession, possession with intent to sell and possession with intent to distribute.
Drug Sale
  • The sale of an illegal narcotic or other controlled substance is illegal.
  • It is a second degree felony offense to sell a Schedule I drug while it is a third degree felony offense to sell a Schedule II drug.
  • The sale of drugs near a school or other specified facilities may be considered an aggravated offense.
Drug Manufacturing
  • Those who manufacture their own narcotics can be arrested for drug manufacturing. For example, this could include operating a meth lab.
  • Manufacturing charges might be reduced if the manufacturing was for personal use rather than for sale.
Drug Trafficking
  • This criminal offense involves transporting drugs across state lines.
  • This can include transporting illegal narcotics into Florida or out of Florida to another state or country. Drug trafficking is considered part of the black market.
Cultivation of Marijuana
  • Growing cannabis (marijuana) is a crime. These charges will depend upon how much cannabis was involves or how many plants. Marijuana is typically cultivated in greenhouses.

Penalties for Felony Drug Convictions in Florida

Various types of Schedule I drug crimes are considered second degree felonies. Second degree felony drug crimes can be punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Other Schedule I drug crimes such as possession may only be considered a third degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.

Possible Defense Strategies for Drug Crime Charges in FL

Many drug charges can lead to plea deals. Only an experienced Jacksonville drug crime attorney can advise you as to whether or not accepting a plea deal would be a wise choice for your case. In these scenarios, you might receive a lightened sentence in exchange for pleading guilty.

Begin discussing your case with our Jacksonville drug crime attorney today! Contact us online or call our firm directly at (904) 701-0591 now.

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