If you have been cited with a drug charge such as possession of marijuana or pot, you could be facing steep fines, the loss of your driver's license, and even jail time. It's extremely important that you have an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will work towards having the charges against you dismissed, or reduced.
Christian Straile is a drug defense lawyer to Florida residents and visitors who face drug charges involving marijuana (pot or weed), cocaine, heroin, meth or prescription medications.
There are options and potential defenses, even to possession of marijuana that a possession of marijuana attorney can provide. Usually, an officer discovers marijuana in a traffic stop or other encounter wherein the citizen has been seized. One strategy is to seek to have evidennce thrown out in your possession case. Another is to determine if you qualify for a drug treatment program and locate acceptable programs in or out of the area. I maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate clients' needs, and my phone is answered by a live person 24 hours a day. Contact me by calling 877-219-1875.
Ocala Marijuana Defense Attorney
A drug conviction can result in stiff penalties, depending on the details of the crime. Marijuana laws in Florida include:
- Possession of 20 grams or less — Up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1000
- Possession of more than 20 grams — Up to five years in jail and a fine of up to $5,000
- Delivery of 20 grams or less — Up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1000
- Sale, delivery or cultivation of any other amount up to 25 pounds — Up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000
- Sale, delivery or cultivation of more than 25 pounds — Mandatory sentence of three or more years and at least $25,000
If you are a college student and have been caught selling or in possession of marijuana, prescriptions or other illegal drugs, it may feel like you are backed into a corner with no way out. Many UNiversity of Florida students charges with a crime are concerned about, suspension, expulsion, getting a conviction and about their parents finding out. I will offer guidance and will be there to help you by working to avoid conviction, working to avoid suspension or expulsion and working towards having the case dismissed.
If you are dealing with a drug charge for marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth, prescriptions such as oxycodone, valium, xanax etc, or any other illegal substance, contact a Gainesville / Ocala marijuana possession attorney to discuss your case by calling 877-219-1875.
