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Wrongful Possession Of Drugs In Palm Beach
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(6)(a) A person may not be in actual or constructive possession of a controlled substance unless such controlled substance was lawfully obtained from a practitioner or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his or her professional practice or to be in actual or ...
Penalties for Paraphernalia In Florida, possession or use of drug paraphernalia is classified as a first degree misdemeanor, with penalties that may include up to 365 days in jail or 12 months probation, and a $1,000 fine.
Florida Statute § 893.135 outlines mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes: Marijuana (25-2,000 pounds): 3 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. Prescription painkillers (4-14 grams): 3 years in prison and/or a $50,000 fine. Meth (14-28 grams): 3 years in prison and/or a $50,000 fine.
In Florida, the statute of limitations for drug possession is three years from the discovery date to file charges. If drugs are discovered during a traffic stop or checkpoint, the statute of limitations may be shorter. The drug trafficking statute of limitations varies depending on the severity of the crime committed.
Possession of controlled substances under Schedule V is a second-degree misdemeanor. It could lead to a prison sentence of up to 60 days. Possession of controlled substances under Schedule I or Schedule II drugs, such as heroin, LSD, methamphetamine, cocaine, and more, could result in a third-degree felony.
Felony Possession of Marijuana in Florida Florida Statutes § 893.13 states that an individual who is in actual or constructive possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana can be arrested and charged with felony possession of marijuana.
Prohibited acts; penalties. Distribution of controlled substances resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury. Dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury. Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking.
Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Possession For possession, you won't be required to serve a mandatory minimum sentence, unless you have a prior drug conviction from federal or another state jurisdiction, then you'll be sentenced to no less than 15 days of incarceration with a maximum of up to two years.
In Florida, the penalties for drug possession vary depending on the type and amount of drug involved. Most drug possession charges are classified as third-degree felonies. If convicted of a third-degree felony for drug possession, the maximum penalty is up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Mandatory prison sentences for many drug-related crimes and longer, mandatory minimum sentences for violent crimes and repeat (i.e., habitual) offenses; “Three strikes” laws that lengthened sentences, requiring minimum sentences of 25 years to life imprisonment for some, usually serious, offenses;8 and.
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Qualified citizen-defendants with pending felony (or misdemeanor) drug charges may voluntarily enter into Palm Beach County's Drug Court program. Call us at today!Drug Possession Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida. Charged with possession of a controlled substance and have questions? Facing drug charges? If you have been charged with drug possession or any other drug-related crime, contact West Palm Beach drug crime defense lawyer Nellie L. King immediately. Types of Drug Possession Cases We Defend; Drug Possession Penalties in Palm Beach Gardens; Will Drug Paraphernalia Charges Show Up on My Record? Let Our Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers Help. Were you found in possession of a controlled substance? The search was conducted in a reasonable manner.