Drug Defense Lawyer Tampa, FL
Our trusted drug crime attorneys can protect your interests and defend your rights on both Florida and federal drug crime charges, no matter how serious the allegations are. Drug crimes in Florida carry harsh penalties. You could face years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines if found guilty. We want to protect your freedom and defend people like you who may be victims of overzealous prosecution and over-charging for drug crimes.
Whether you’ve been charged with manufacturing, trafficking, possessing, or delivering controlled substances, a Tampa, FL, drug defense lawyer from our firm can craft a robust defense on your behalf. You don’t have to face the Florida or federal criminal justice system alone. Contact Stechschulte Nell today for a professional consultation about your case.
What Can A Tampa Drug Defense Lawyer Do For Me?
The penalties for drug crimes in Florida often depend on the substance or substances in question and the quantity of the substance (usually measured by weight). It doesn’t take much to tip the scales from a misdemeanor drug charge to a felony charge that will earn you years in prison if convicted.
Our drug defense attorneys handle all types of drug possession and distribution charges, including:
- Possession, including simple possession
- Possession with the intent to deliver or sell
- Distribution of drugs to minors
- Manufacturing a controlled substance
- Trafficking drugs, or conspiracy to traffic drugs
- Delivery or distribution of a controlled substance
- Prescription fraud or illegal prescription drug possession
Not only do the penalties for drug crimes significantly increase depending on the amount of the substance in question, but the severity of the charges may also increase if you have already been convicted of a drug crime, even if it was a misdemeanor. If the drugs cross state lines (sometimes even if you don’t know about it), you could face federal charges in addition to charges filed by a Florida prosecutor.
Defenses Against Florida Drug Crimes
Our attorneys explore all possible defenses against drug crimes in Florida, protecting and defending your rights. Although each case is different, there are many commonalities to drug crimes charges so that we may deploy one or more of these successful defenses in our case:
Unlawful police search or seizure, such as a search conducted without a warrant or probable cause. If the police didn’t exercise due diligence in gathering evidence, we will challenge the search and attempt to have any evidence that is “fruit of the poisoned tree” thrown out
- Citing lack of possession – you did not have actual nor constructive possession of the drugs
- You were the victim of entrapment
- Your constitutional rights were violated during a search, seizure, or police questioning
- You lacked intent to engage in drug distribution or trafficking
- There is reasonable doubt that you were involved in the case or you were the victim of mistaken identity
These are not the only defenses we have used to successfully exonerate people accused of drug crimes; we base our defense on the unique nature of the charges against you.
Do You Need Defense For Florida Or Federal Drug Crimes?
If you’ve been charged with drug crimes in Florida, you could risk losing your freedom for years, even decades. The state takes drug charges extremely seriously, and police and prosecutors are determined to put everyone accused behind bars. Don’t risk your freedom by trying to defend yourself alone. Let the attorney at Stechschulte Nell protect you. Call us today to talk to a Tampa drug defense lawyer
