Drug Possession

Parks & Braxton, PA Can Defend Your Case

Believe it or not, it is a violation of state and federal law to be in possession of a drug, regardless of whether or not you were using the substance for any unlawful behavior. If your possession is willful, it can be legally penalized within the state system, or even at the federal level in some cases. Drugs are classified as illegal substances, and as such, they are considered to be illegal in every sense of the word, no matter what they may or may not have been used for when on the possession of a defendant that was criminally accused of a drug crime in the state of Florida.

Drug possession laws vary depending on the type and amount of substances involved in the case. Marijuana, LSD, cocaine, methamphetamine, and more are all substances that can be result in criminal punishment under the law if they are found to be in a suspect's suspicion at the time of an arrest, search & seizure, etc. Simple possession charges may charged to persons who are found housing only a small amount of an illegal substance, whereas larger amounts in one's possession could likely lead to suspicions of possession with intent to distribute. Either scenario is enough to elicit criminal charges and neither should be addressed within the court system without the legal experience of a Palm Beach criminal lawyer from Parks & Braxton, PA.

Consequences of a Conviction

You could be found with any number of drugs including cocaine, ecstasy, heroin and PCP. Charges for harder substances can be considered a third degree felony, punishable by up to $5,000 in fines and 5 years in prison.

Marijuana is a common drug that leads to prosecution for many individuals in the state of Florida. The possession of marijuana can leave you with a $1,000 fine and year in prison or more. Other illegal controlled substances including crystal meth will carry even heavier charges.

Your sentencing is dependent upon the weight of drugs or the amount of plants that were found on your possession. This will also be used to determine if your charge is considered a felony or a misdemeanor. Being caught with drug paraphernalia is also punishable by law enforcement as a first degree misdemeanor with up to a year in jail and $1,000 in fines.

Palm Beach Drug Crime Attorney for Possession Charges

Many different strategies of defense may be utilized in the representation of an individual accused of drug possession, including lack of evidence and unlawful search and seizure activity by police. As superior criminal defense attorneys in Florida, we know exactly what it takes to effectively challenge the criminal accusations that have been made in your name and work to clear you of the charges that have been slated against you. Possession charges can result in serious consequences, and the penalties incurred are up to the jurisdiction of the court presiding over your case.

Rather than leave your future to chance and hope that judge and/ or jury panel looks kindly upon your sentencing, you should instead secure a sound line of defense on your behalf. At Parks & Braxton, PA, that is exactly what we do. We provide steadfast legal defense to those who need it most, and our services are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in order to meet your needs immediately as they arise. You can better avoid the possibility of a conviction when you take the time to acquire the services offered at our firm, so don't delay in acting now.

Contact a Palm Beach drug possession attorney to learn more. We have handled thousands of cases to successful verdicts and we are available to take calls 24/7.