Drug Offense Lawyer

Jacksonville, Florida

Because Florida is a major center for illegal international drug trafficking, drug offenses are aggressively prosecuted in the state. The amount of drugs involved in a person's arrest can determine whether the person will be charges with a felony or a misdemeanor.

A person arrested for a drug crime can be charged with at least one of the following offenses:

• Possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia.
• Delivery of illegal drugs.
• Trafficking/Distribution of controlled substances.
• Manufacturing narcotics.
• Cultivation/growth of a narcotic.
• Fraudulent sale or possession of prescription drugs.
• Possession of drugs with intent to sell them.
• Illegal use of a drug.

Some drugs related to these offenses can include:

• Heroin
• Marijuana
• Medical Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Meth/Crystal Meth
• Ecstasy
• Crack
• LAD
• PCP
• GHB
• Other Designer drugs

Florida statute makes it's a crime for anyone to distribute or possess drugs/controlled substances. Punishment for drug possession can depend on the amount of drugs involved.

A drug related conviction can also lead to disqualification from consideration for federal aid or state employment.

Contact our Jacksonville, Florida drug offense lawyers for more info.