Serious Penalties for Large Drug Quantities in Florida
When someone is in possession of large quantities of illegal drugs, the crime is called "trafficking" under Florida law. A drug possession charge rising to the level of trafficking is based on the quantity of the drug possessed. Trafficking is a felony, and the mandatory minimum penalties in Florida for trafficking are surprisingly severe. The best chance you have to minimize the damage that trafficking charges could have on your life is to hire an experienced Florida large-quantity drug crimes defense attorney team.
Experienced Defense Against Florida Drug Trafficking Charges
Under Florida Statute 893.135, possession becomes trafficking when a person is in possession of the following quantities:
- Marijuana: More than 25 pounds or 300 plants of marijuana
- Cocaine: 28 grams or more of cocaine or any mixture containing cocaine
- Oxycodone/Heroin: 4 grams or more of any morphine, opium, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, or any salt, derivative, isomer, or salt of an isomer thereof, including heroin
- Methamphetamines: 14 grams or more of amphetamine or methamphetamine, or of any mixture containing amphetamine or methamphetamine, or phenylacetone, phenylacetic acid, or ephedrine in conjunction with other chemicals and equipment utilized in the manufacture of amphetamine or methamphetamine
At the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A., we bring more than 30 years of experience in criminal defense. Our lawyers have experience with large-quantity drug crime defense in both state and federal court. Contact us as soon as you have a reasonable suspicion that you are under investigation or that charges will be brought against you.
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Speak with one of our experienced Florida large quantity drug crimes attorneys to learn about your rights and options. Call our Orlando office or contact us online to schedule a consultation with a lawyer from our firm.
