Defense Against Possession With Intent to Distribute Charges
The Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A., can help you mount a defense against federal large-quantity drug crime charges. These are serious charges. Convictions carry severe minimum sentences, even for first offenses. Our Orlando mandatory drug sentencing defense attorneys bring more than 30 years of experience in criminal defense matters.
Federal drug crime sentencing schedules are based on type of drug, quantity and the number of prior convictions that the accused has received. If the quantities are high enough, the mandatory minimum penalties are quite severe, including:
- Cocaine-based drugs — For 28-279 kg, 10-year minimum incarceration for a first offense
- Marijuana — For 100 kg to 999 kg, 10-year minimum incarceration for a first offense; for 1,000 kg or more, 20-year minimum incarceration
- Any federal felony drug charge after two or more prior convictions — Mandatory life in prison without release
At the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A., you will work with an attorney who has experience handling major criminal cases in federal court. We can help minimize the damage that these charges will have on your life. The sooner you contact us, the more we can do to have your sentence reduced and to prepare a winning defense on your behalf in court.
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The most important thing you can do when facing federal large-quantity drug crime charges — or even before official charges are brought against you — is to speak with an attorney. If you have reason to believe that federal large-quantity drug charges are going to be brought against you, consult with one of our lawyers to discuss your rights and options. Call our Orlando law firm office or contact us online.
