Boca Raton Drug Crime Attorney

Boca Raton Drug Crime Attorney

The United States government recognizes a long list of substances that can be harmful to their users and lead to problems like dependency, abuse and death if used or consumed without proper medical supervision. This list is detailed in the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act of 1970. Under this Act, substances are grouped into categories known as schedules, each defined by its substances’ potential for abuse and addiction, harm to users during and following consumption, and recognized use in legitimate medical and pharmaceutical practice. Contact our Boca Raton drug crime attorneys for more information.

Florida, like many other states, has laws governing the possession and sale of controlled dangerous substances.

Kinds of Drug Cases

A wide variety of offenses falls under the “Drug Crimes” banner. Drug possession, drug dealing, and drug trafficking are all criminal offenses in the State of Florida.

Drug possession is any act of having illegal substances in one’s possession. In this type of case, the individual found possessing the drugs may be able to enter either the Pretrial Diversion program or the Pretrial Intervention program if he or she does not have a violent criminal record or previous drug offenses on his or her record. These programs are similar to probation and require individuals to comply with court-ordered rules such as mandatory drug testing and community service hours. Possession of most illegal substances is a third degree felony in Florida.

Drug dealing is a more serious offense than drug possession. Drug dealing is any act of selling or delivering a controlled dangerous substance. Dealing drugs is a second degree felony for most substances in Florida. One notable exception is the sale and delivery of cannabis, which is a third degree felony. Contact our Boca Raton drug crime attorneys for more information.

Drug trafficking is a crime associated with drug dealing. Although traffickers might not actually sell the drugs or deliver them to customers directly, they work within drug dealing operations to transport or otherwise promote the sale of illegal substances. Drug trafficking is defined as any intent to sell, manufacture, purchase, deliver, possess, or otherwise transport a “trafficking amount” of illegal drugs. The trafficking amount varies with each type of substance. Some examples of trafficking amounts are as follows:

  • Oxycodone: four grams
  • Marijuana: 300 plants or 25 pounds
  • Cocaine: 28 grams
  • GHB, or Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid: one kilogram
  • Hydrocodone: four grams
  • LSD: one gram
  • MDMA: ten grams

Defendants found guilty of drug-related crimes in Florida have served longer jail sentences in recent years than they have in the past. This is why it’s crucial to hire a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who understands drug laws and their defenses. Contact an experienced Boca Raton drug crime attorney for assistance.

Our Boca Raton Drug Crime Attorneys Can Help

If you’ve been accused of a drug-related crime in the Boca Raton area, call Lavalle, Brown & Ronan, P.A. at 561-395-0000 for your free legal consultation. The team of Boca Raton drug crimes attorneys at Lavalle, Brown & Ronan, P.A. understands Florida drug laws and will work with you to determine the best course of action for your case. Possession, dealing, and trafficking illegal drugs are all serious offenses that can result in life-altering sentences. Choose an attorney who will put your best interest first. Choose Lavalle, Brown & Ronan, P.A.