Drug Prosecutions in Florida
There is a serious effort being made by State and Federal law enforcement in Palm Beach County to crack down on the drug crimes in the area, and to get drug traffickers and other drug offenders off the streets and into jail. Task Forces of Federal and State officers are used to investigate and prosecute suspected drug offenders. This concerted effort results in many drug cases which would ordinarily be brought in State Court being prosecuted in Federal Court instead. Some federal drug crime convictions can result in years spent in federal prison. There are many of these prosecutions relating to marijuana "grow houses" which are handled by these task forces and can result in mandatory prison sentences.
The State of Florida also has extremely harsh penalties for drug crimes, and for illegal possession of prescription drugs, you can expect to spend time in state prison if you are convicted. It is crucial to have legal representation from an experienced criminal defense attorney to defend you on any drug crime case. If you have a previous criminal record, you are going to face an even more difficult time regarding penalties for the crime.
The Law Offices of Robert S. Franklin, P.A. is prepared to fight aggressively on behalf of clients charged with any type of drug crime. The firm helps clients with all types of drug crime charges including:
Possession Methamphetamine
Distribution Drug Manufacturing
Marijuana Grow Houses Oxycontin
Heroin Federal Drug Crimes
Cocaine/Crack Possession with Intent to Sell
When one has been arrested and charged with a drug crime, there are possible serious law enforcement errors that can be crucial as part of the defense of the case. There have been countless cases in which constitutional rights relating to search and seizure have been violated by overzealous police officers. When this occurs it may be possible to challenge the use of the seized evidence in court which can result in the dismissal of the charges.
It is important to retain criminal defense counsel as soon as possible to investigate the matter, gather the relevant police arrest reports, probable cause affidavits, search warrants and the like. Early defense intervention is vital. It is extremely important that you not answer any questions by investigators or law enforcement without first getting legal representation from the Law Offices of Robert S. Franklin, P.A. Your case will be made a priority.