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TRAFFICKING IN DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Drug Trafficking is a very serious felony offense in Florida.  You need an experienced drug defense attorney defending you against drug charges and controlled substances crimes in court.  Call criminal drug defense lawyer Thomas C. Grajek now (863) 688-4606!
Many of these charges carry a minimum mandatory prison sentence.  Call for a free consultation about your drug charge to see what defenses you have.  Did the police violate your constitutional rights? Do you have a Motion to Suppress Evidence to get the controlled substances thrown out of court?  Do you have a Motion to Dismiss your trafficking drug charge?  How does the fact that law enforcement or the sheriff did not read you your Miranda rights affect your felony trafficking case?  Are you scoring prison time?  Call a drug attorney knowledgeable about Florida drug trafficking law now to protect your rights.  Remember,a  conviction of a drug offense results in a two year driver's license suspension.  Call an experienced drug lawyer to protect your privilege to drive.
Florida Statute 893.135 Trafficking
Trafficking Cannabis (over 25 pounds)
Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of over 25 pounds of cannabis shall be sentenced as follows:

1st degree felony

1. Is in excess of 25 pounds, but less than 2,000 pounds, or is 300 or more cannabis plants, but not more than 2,000 cannabis plants, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $25,000.
2. Is 2,000 pounds or more, but less than 10,000 pounds, or is 2,000 or more cannabis plants, but not more than 10,000 cannabis plants, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 7 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.
3. Is 10,000 pounds or more, or is 10,000 or more cannabis plants, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and pay a fine of $200,000.
Trafficking Cocaine (over 28 grams)
Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of greater than 28 grams of cocaine shall be sentenced as follow:

1st degree felony

a. Is 28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.
b. Is 200 grams or more, but less than 400 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 7 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.
c. Is 400 grams or more, but less than 150 kilograms, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and pay a fine of $250,000.
d. over 150 kilograms such person shall be punished by life imprisonment and is ineligible for any form of discretionary early release and pay a fine of $250,000.
Trafficking morphine, opium, oxycodone, hydrocodone, or hydromorphone (over 4 grams)
Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 4 grams or more of any morphine, opium, oxycodone, hydrocodone, or hydromorphone, shall be punished as follows:

1st degree felony

a. Is 4 grams or more, but less than 14 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.
b. Is 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.
c. Is 28 grams or more, but less than 30 kilograms, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 calendar years and pay a fine of $500,000.
d.  30 kilograms or more of any mixture containing any such substance, commits the first degree felony of trafficking in illegal drugs
Trafficking GHB (over 1 kilogram)
Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 1 kilogram or more of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) shall be punished as follows:

1st degree felony

 a. Is 1 kilogram or more but less than 5 kilograms, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.
b. Is 5 kilograms or more but less than 10 kilograms, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 7 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.
c. Is 10 kilograms or more, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and pay a fine of $250,000.
 
Trafficking 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (over 10grams)
Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 10 grams or more shall be sentenced as follows:

            1st degree felony

a. Is 10 grams or more but less than 200 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.
b. Is 200 grams or more, but less than 400 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 7 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.
c. Is 400 grams or more, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and pay a fine of $250,000.

  • There are other chemicals listed in the statute that qualify as MDMA as well!

Trafficking LSD (over 1 gram)
Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 1 gram or more of lysergic acid shall be punished as follows:

1st degree felony

a. Is 1 gram or more, but less than 5 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.
b. Is 5 grams or more, but less than 7 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 7 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.
c. Is 7 grams or more, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and pay a fine of $500,000.

  • The Legislature finds that the opinions in State v. Hayes, 720 So. 2d 1095 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998) and State v. Baxley, 684 So. 2d 831 (Fla. 5th DCA 1996) correctly construe legislative intent.

 

DEFENSES

There are many defenses to these charges!

  • Your Intent
  • Your knowledge
  • There are constructive possession defenses as well!
  • These are just some of the defenses!

Every case is different! Call an experienced attorney right now and we can talk about all your defenses!
Call and talk to Thomas C. Grajek, to an experienced drug lawyer in Polk County, FL today!
 

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Handling all drug trafficking, possession, delivery of contraband or controlled substances criminal cases throughout the State of Florida and in Polk County, Florida including Bartow, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, Haines City, and Davenport.
 
 
 

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