{"id":670,"date":"2021-06-24T18:19:32","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T22:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarasotacriminalattorneyblog.com\/?p=670"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:27:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:27:23","slug":"charged-with-drug-trafficking-in-florida-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotadefenseattorney.com\/blog\/charged-with-drug-trafficking-in-florida-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Charged With Drug Trafficking in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Florida, it is illegal for people to possess controlled substances other than those prescribed by a doctor. Additionally, it is unlawful to sell or distribute such drugs, and people caught with a certain quantity of illicit substances may be charged with drug trafficking. Drug trafficking is a serious crime that carries substantial penalties, and it is critical for people charged with such offenses to understand their rights. If you are accused of drug trafficking, it is in your best interest to meet with a Sarasota criminal defense attorney to evaluate your options for seeking a just result.<\/p>\n

What is Drug Trafficking?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under Florida Statute<\/a> 893.135, it is unlawful to knowingly purchase, manufacture, sell, deliver, or bring in to the state or to knowingly possess certain amounts of controlled substances and constitutes drug trafficking. The amount varies depending on the drug in question. For example, a person who is caught with more than 25 pounds of cannabis or 300 or more cannabis plants may be charged with trafficking in cannabis, which is a felony of the first degree.<\/p>\n

Similarly, a person who possesses 28 grams or more of cocaine may be charged with trafficking in cocaine. People may also be charged with drug trafficking for possessing a certain amount of morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, opium, hydrocodone, or any salt, isomer, derivative, or salt of an isomer of such a substance, including heroin and many other drugs. In addition to state charges, people accused of drug trafficking are also frequently charged with federal offenses. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In Florida, it is illegal for people to possess controlled substances other than those prescribed by a doctor. Additionally, it is unlawful to sell or distribute such drugs, and people caught with a certain quantity of illicit substances may be charged with drug trafficking. Drug trafficking is a serious crime that carries substantial penalties, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-drug-crimes","category-evidence"],"yoast_head":"\nCharged With Drug Trafficking in Florida? Here's What You Need to Know — Sarasota Criminal Attorney Blog — June 24, 2021<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In Florida, it is illegal for people to possess controlled substances other than those prescribed by a doctor. 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