Drug Trafficking Attorneys Serving Central Florida
Many people misconstrue trafficking for transport, when in actuality drug trafficking relates to the weight or amount of narcotics in the defendant’s possession. With today’s minimum mandatory sentences, convictions for drug offenses such as trafficking, sales, delivery, and drug possession could land you in jail or prison for many years.
Let’s Be Clear…
Our goal is to have the charges against you dismissed, dropped, or reduced. Our track record supports that goal.
Trafficking Categories
According to the law, numerous illegal acts are categorized as drug Trafficking / Possession crimes in the State of Florida. Some of the most serious drug crimes that are frequently committed in Tampa and the surrounding areas are:
● Drug possession
● Drug possession for sale
● Drug trafficking
● Drug cultivation
● Drug manufacturing
● Drug distribution
● Drug importation
● Drug transportation
Trafficking Minimum Mandatory
Florida's Drug Trafficking Statues have become increasingly harsher over recent years. There are now often minimum mandatory sentences associated with Drug Trafficking cases. A Minimum Mandatory gives a bottom line limit for what a judge can sentence a person to if they are convicted of such an offense. In other words, even if it's your first offense, if it's a minimum mandatory crime, the Judge must sentence you to a prison term set out by law.
Drug Trafficking & Conspiracy to Traffic Narcotics / Controlled Substances
Drug trafficking and conspiracy to traffic are treated by the criminal justice system and the State of Florida as among the most serious criminal offenses. In many cases a drug user is treated less harshly than a drug dealer. For our clients, we go to court, negotiate with state attorneys, demand and review discovery, police reports, all physical evidence with great attention to detail. We also speak with police officers and witnesses to determine if their stories match the case the prosecution has filed against you. We even weigh the narcotics to confirm the weight alleged by the prosecution.
Our drug crimes defense lawyers can handle cases involving many different kinds of drug and gun charges, including:
- Crack/Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Ecstasy
- Heroin
- Methamphetamine
- LSD
- Prescription Narcotics
- Codeine, Hydrocodone or OxyContin®
We will do the interviewing and the researching, to assure that all aspects of your drug trafficking offense were carried out within the confines of the law, and that your civil rights weren't violated.
Choose a Former Prosecutor. It Just Makes Sense!
Our drug arrest defense attorneys have years of legal experience defending narcotics and drug and gun charges on both sides of the courtroom. As former prosecutors, we know Florida Drug Trafficking Laws, “Min. Mans.”, and how State prosecutors will present their case, before they even walk into the courtroom. Our understanding of Florida drug laws and the minimum mandatory sentences each carries, plus our investigative and litigation skills, ensure you receive an aggressive defense with the same eye for detail we use to prosecute Trafficking cases. In many cases we have been successful in filing Motions to Dismiss and Motions to Suppress the evidence based on illegal, unconstitutional search and seizures, traffic stops, and more.
Our investigation will determine if there are grounds to have any pending charges dismissed, or perhaps the filing of charges can be prevented. We want to learn about your case immediately. Contact us now!
Time is of the Essence – Never Wait to Call SMITH & STALLWORTH
Don't take chances with the selection of your criminal defense team. Get in touch with the Tampa office of SMITH & STALLWORTH, Attorneys at Law, immediately. In Tampa and surrounding areas, that means the services of Criminal Defense Attorney Courtney Smith and Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Stallworth.
How Can You Afford A Private Drug and Gun Charges Lawyer
- Free consultations
- Limited payment plans available
- All major credit cards accepted
In any criminal matter, time is truly of the essence. An investigation must begin immediately to preserve relevant evidence, and to ensure that you have the strongest case possible.
If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime, or need aggressive criminal defense, you need SMITH & STALLWORTH on your side. Never wait when your health, future, life, and liberty are on the line — contact us today for your free consultation!
Our drug and gun charges attorneys are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 813-223-7799, or toll-free at 877-888-JURY (5879). When you call us, you will speak with an actual lawyer, not an answering service. Spanish-language assistance available.
Defending individuals throughout Florida, the Tampa Bay area Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.
