Seminole Drug Possession Lawyer
Like other states, Florida regulates various substances. Anyone caught in possession of these drugs can face serious criminal penalties—even as a first-time offender. Repeat offenders are often locked up behind bars for decades with no chance of getting out anytime soon. Please take this charge seriously.
The Reep Law Firm is an established criminal defense firm which has defended people facing possession charges. The penalties you face will depend on certain factors, such as the drug found in your possession and the amount. We can challenge the factual basis of the arrest and fight for your freedom. Call us today to schedule a free consultation with a Seminole drug possession lawyer.
What Penalties Are You Facing?
Being caught with even a small amount of certain drugs could form the basis of a criminal charge. Let us review the facts of your case.
To better understand the penalties, you need to understand that Florida classifies drugs on various schedules, with Schedule I drugs being the most dangerous and Schedule V the least. Schedule I includes drugs like LSD and heroin, whereas Schedule V drugs are typically drugs with low amounts of codeine.
Possession cases are usually misdemeanor or felony:
- Second-degree misdemeanor. Possessing any amount of a schedule V drug is a second-degree misdemeanor, which can result in a $500 fine and 60 days in jail.
- Third-degree felony. Possession of most schedule I-IV drugs is a felony in the third degree. That means up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine for a first offense.
- First-degree felony. Possession of more than 10 grams of certain schedule I and II drugs is a felony in the first degree. This carries a punishment of 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
There are other consequences of a felony conviction, including losing your gun rights. A person also cannot vote while they are serving their sentence.
Can you defend against a drug possession charge? The answer is “yes,” but your attorney needs to know more about the facts.
We might challenge that you knowingly had possession of drugs. The police might have found drugs in your home, but someone else stashed them in your attic. If you didn’t know about them, then you shouldn’t be convicted of possession. The same is true if there are drugs in your purse. Maybe you borrowed your sister’s purse, and the drugs are hers.
We can also discuss if you are eligible for a diversion program or drug court. These options help people stay out of jail and ultimately get the charges dismissed when they complete the program. Another option is drug offender probation.
Experienced Defense from Our Seminole Drug Possession Lawyers
At The Reep Law Firm, many of our clients make a simple mistake. They try drugs and get caught. You shouldn’t face a lifetime of consequences for what is nothing more than a temporary lapse in judgment. Call our office. A Seminole drug possession lawyer can review the charges and what defense is most likely to succeed.
