Drug Crimes
Miami-Dade Drug Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer
South Florida has a colorful history in the drug trade, and police have stepped up enforcement accordingly. Drug charges can stem from selling, manufacturing, delivering or possessing narcotics with the intent to sell them. Furthermore, drug laws cover all types of controlled substances, which includes prescription drugs not prescribed to the defendant as well as the full range of “street” drugs — marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth and others. If you are caught with any of these, your best bet is to get help from a Palm Beach drug crimes defense attorney as soon as possible.
Drug offenses are a favorite target for politicians who want to be perceived as tough on crime, which means the penalties can be severe. Depending on the drug itself, the amount you are accused of having and the charge, Florida criminal drug penalties range from a maximum of one to thirty years in prison. The penalties for drug crimes escalate if you are accused of making a transaction within 1,000 feet of a park, daycare, school, community center or place of worship. In some cases, merely being charged with a narcotics crime is enough to allow the government to confiscate your property. And a drug charge can adversely affect your professional life and any immigration status.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a drug crime, don’t wait to speak with an experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer. Call South Florida narcotics violations criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg for a free, confidential consultation on your case and your rights. To reach us 24 hours a day and seven days a week, you can contact us online or call (305) 695-8750.
For further reading, see Florida Statute 893.13: Prohibited acts; penalties [drug crimes].