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Drug Charges

Narcotic offenses and drug crimes can occur at the federal and state levels. Violations of U.S. federal drug/narcotic law or state drug/narcotic law can result in a charge and a possible conviction. A conviction can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment and heavy fines. Florida also has minimum sentences that must be served for drug-related offenses. These sentences can range from three years to life for repeat offenders and up to life for those who are convicted. A criminal defense attorney can help you protect your rights and get you the best outcome, regardless of whether you were charged with simple possession or trafficking in narcotics.
Drug crimes and narcotic offenses in Florida include marijuana cultivation, grow houses, drug paraphernalia and drug trafficking. Also known as controlled substances, drugs include crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, MDMA and LSD, as well as cannabis, crack cocaine and cocaine. Below are details about each of these drug-related crimes.
Drug cultivation / Grow houses / Manufacturing refers to the illegal production of controlled substances, including any preparations for planting, harvesting, tending/caring controlled substances. Both the federal and state governments have lists of controlled substances.
Drug paraphernalia is any equipment, products or materials that are intended or designed to be used in growing, harvesting and manufacturing, packaging, concealing and transporting, injecting or inhaling controlled substances or those made illegal according to both state and federal “schedules”.

Drug Possession refers to the illegal possession, on person or otherwise, of controlled substances or any substance listed in the state and federal “schedules”. Drug possession is not illegal if prescribed by a qualified physician.

Drug Trafficking/ Distribution/ Sale/ Transportation refers to any action that aims at the circulation of any controlled substance or illicit substance, as defined in both state and federal “schedules.”
The act of importing or smuggling drugs into the United States is known as drug importation. The following sentence
A successful conviction for drug importation or smuggling will result in a different sentence depending on the quantity and type of illegal substance.
Marijuana possession is illegal possession of cannabis or Marijuana, in any form. If prescribed by a qualified physician, marijuana possession can be legal. There are certain restrictions and rules that apply to marijuana possession. Only a qualified criminal defense lawyer can determine if it is legal.
Possession with intent/ Possession for sale is illegal possession of controlled substances or illegal substances with the intent to sell them. Possession with intent and possession for sale in Florida can both be second- or third-degree felonies. The type and severity of the felony as well as the sentence will depend on the controlled substance. Possession with intent to use marijuana or cannabis, which is a Schedule 1 controlled substance, is a third-degree felony. Cocaine, a Schedule 2 controlled substance, is also a Schedule 1 drug. Therefore, possession with intent to distribute cocaine is a second-degree felony.

Prescription drug crimes are the illegal acquisition of prescription painkillers and other drugs without a prescription from qualified medical doctors. Prescription drugs, which are controlled by FDA (Food and Drug Administration), require a doctor’s prescription before they can be purchased. Doctor shopping, prescription forgery and prescription fraud are all examples of prescription drug crimes. Doctor shopping, which is the act or going to multiple doctors to obtain multiple prescriptions for drugs, is a third-degree felony in Florida. The following are examples of prescription forgery: illegally duplicate, altering, or counterfeiting prescriptions. Prescription fraud is any action taken to obtain a prescription drug that does not require a prescription. Hydrocodone and Oxycontin are some of the prescription drugs being targeted.
It is crucial to immediately contact a Criminal Defense Attorney if you are charged with a drug crime, or narcotics offense.

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