More Than 30 Years of Criminal Defense Experience
There is no nice outcome to a conviction of methamphetamine possession. The penalties for possession of even small amounts could be damaging to your life and livelihood, but when the quantity possessed is higher, the penalties can be devastating. For possession with intent to deliver meth, Federal law calls the crime possession with intent to distribute and state law calls it trafficking. The fines and mandatory minimum sentences are much higher for these crimes.
If you are facing methamphetamine charges in either state or federal court, speak with an Orlando Methamphetamines possession defense attorney from our law firm. The Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A. brings more than 30 years of experience to our clients' cases. We can help you minimize the damage that these charges can cause to your life.
State Methamphetamine Trafficking Sentences
Possessing 14 grams or more of methamphetamines, amphetamines, or the chemicals used in making these drugs is considered felony trafficking in Florida. Depending on the quantity in a case, penalties for a conviction range from a mandatory minimum 3-year incarceration and a $50,000 fine to 15 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. Manufacturing or bringing into Florida more than 400 grams knowing that this would likely causes someone's death is a capital felony, punishable by life imprisonment or death.
Federal Methamphetamine Possession With Intent to Distribute Sentences
In the federal courts, a second conviction of between 5 and 49 grams of meth or between 50 and 499 grams of a mixture containing meth brings 10 years to life imprisonment and up to $8,000,000 in fines. A second conviction of 50 grams or more of meth, or 500 grams or more of a mixture containing meth, brings 20 years to life imprisonment and up to $20,000,000 in fines.
Florida Large Quantities of Meth Charges Defense Attorney ∙ 866-784-0023
We are willing to represent clients in Orlando, Tampa, and throughout central Florida. If you are facing the possibility of large quantity methamphetamine charges in state or federal court, call our law firm office or contact us online to speak with a lawyer from our firm.
