In South Florida, the typical drug case can range from simple possession of a small amount of weed to the importing of thousands of kilos of cocaine. Whether this is your first or fifth arrest, you probably have many questions.

Weed, Marijuana, Ganga, Pot, Krypto, is still illegal in Florida regardless of the amount. In the state of Florida including counties such as Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach, the following drugs are considered illegal: marijuana, heroin, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamines, Ecstacy and unauthorized prescription medications.

A drug offense is a criminal act that involves the use, possession, sale, or distribution of an illegal drug. Any person who sells, possesses, or distributes an unlawful substance can be charged with a drug offense by all South Florida law enforcement including Boca Raton or Ft. Lauderdale police. The extent and severity of criminal charges vary case per case, but will normally depend upon the type of drug, amount of the drug, and the defendant's prior criminal record. 

Unfortunately, even what most would consider a "small" amount of drugs can lead to devestating criminal consequences. As a drug lawyer in South Florida, it is imperative to examine every aspect of a drug case. The trained eye of a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney must examine each case for potential "flaws" that will work in your favor. For example, a police officer must have "probable cause" in order to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle. Were you pulled over by law enforcement prior to your arrest? Remember, every case is different and every case could have flaws that will work in your favor. However, it is up to you to contact the right Drug Crime Attorney to investigate your case!

Florida Drug Offense Consequences (Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach)

Once a person is convicted of a drug offense in South Florida, he/she can be punished with:

• imprisonment
• fines
• community service
• probation
• mandatory counseling
• house arrest

Due to the severity of the legal consequences involved, it is always to your benefit to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney after you have been charged with a drug crime.

Types of Drug Crimes

• drug possession
• drug possession with intent to sell
• drug trafficking
• drug manufacturing
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• drug cultivation
• unauthorized prescription

Drug Crime Attorney

The Law Office of Richard Ansara, P.A. is a criminal defense law firm servicing clients throughout South Florida counties such as Broward, Palm and St. Lucie and in localities such as Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Criminal defense attorney, Richard Ansara, is devoted to helping his clients contest their drug crime charges. As a committed solo practitioner, Mr. Ansara strives to give each of his clients the attention and counsel they need to be successful with their drug offense matters. He will always go the extra mile for his clients' and their criminal cases.

If you have been charged with a drug offense in South Florida, call or contact the Law Office of Richard Ansara, P.A. today for your free initial consultation at (954) 761-4011!

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