Florida Drug Charge Defense Lawyers
State and federal drug laws are among the most complex and multi-tiered statutes in our criminal justice system. If you have been charged with any type of drug offense in Florida, it is critical to consult a lawyer with a solid grasp of exact potential consequences in your case — including jail or prison time, driver's license suspension and permanent asset forfeiture — as well as the full range of defense and negotiation strategies that may pertain.
At McIntyre, Panzarella, Thanasides, Hoffman, Bringgold & Todd, P.L., our Tampa drug crimes lawyers have extensive experience in both state and federal courts, equipping us well to handle misdemeanor and felony charges involving:
- Possession, sale, distribution, cultivation or manufacture of any controlled substance
- So-called "street drugs" such as marijuana, powder or crack cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine
- Prescription drugs ranging from the painkillers Oxycontin, Lortab and Vicodin and stimulants such as Ritalin to sedatives, antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications
- Complex allegations such as prescription fraud and federal charges such as racketeering or conspiracy
Skillfully Targeting Dismissals, Acquittals and Reduced Consequences
In full recognition of your priorities and all you have at stake, we will move quickly to identify the best approach to your drug case. This process begins with a thorough investigation focused on critical issues such as:
- Whether your civil or constitutional rights were violated, often through an illegal search and seizure of drugs, paraphernalia, equipment or cash
- Whether a felony charge of intent to distribute or trafficking is justified based on the quantity of the substance and a range of other circumstances
- The overall strength of evidence against you, critical for deciding whether to pursue reduced consequences through negotiation with prosecutors or take your case to trial
- Proactive steps you can take including entering treatment or counseling while your case is in progress
Consult an Experienced, Trial Proven Tampa Attorney: 888-553-5240
Considering the consequences, there really are no minor drug crimes in Florida. To get dependable and put a criminal defense attorney at our firm to work on your behalf, call or e-mail us now.
