Clearwater Criminal Lawyers

Drug Crimes

Serving in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties with law offices also in Largo, Holiday & Palm Harbor

Florida’s unique geography and proximity to international waters make it a prime location for drug trafficking.  The Florida legislature and state criminal prosecutors and judges have created a legal environment with some of the toughest drug laws in the nation.  And, innocent people are sometimes swept up in aggressive prosecution.

Clearwater criminal lawyers with the Law Offices of Kantaras and Andreopoulos offer expert defense strategies for those charged with Florida drug offenses.  These may include:

Possession of drugs Possession of drug paraphernalia

Sale of drugs Drug trafficking

Some important tips

Here are some important tips to consider for drug offenses in Florida:

• If you are arrested for drug possession, you have a right to have an attorney present before answering any questions from the police.

• Possession of a drug that you were prescribed in the past is illegal if you do not have a current prescription for that drug.

• If you are convicted of a drug offense under federal charges, you could face the loss of certain privileges, such as federal student loans and food stamps. This is unlikely to happen if you face state charges in Florida.

You might face tough penalties

Handling, using, possessing, or distributing any controlled substance can result in prosecution and prison time upon conviction.  Prison terms for cannabis-related offenses can range from three to 15 years and include fines from $25,000 to $200,000, while penalties for other drugs can be even more severe.  But skilled legal defense can minimize your chances of suffering these kinds of penalties.

Aggressive prosecution of Florida drug crimes may have put you in legal jeopardy.  It is important to remember that you are innocent until proven guilty, and that an active, informed defense is your best strategy for avoiding worst-case outcomes.  Our criminal lawyers in Clearwater, Holiday, and Palm Harbor can help you avoid incarceration and minimize criminal penalties for drug charges.

Other criminal lawyers may fail to pursue strategies that could overturn the charges against you.  Our attorneys have successfully challenged drug cases on constitutional, legal, and administrative grounds for clients like you.  Our successful defense can result in suppression of key evidence, making prosecutors unable to continue their case or leading them to negotiate a deal that is favorable to the defense.

Finding the best Clearwater criminal lawyer for your case need not be a difficult process.  The Law Offices of Kantaras and Andreopoulos are staffed with expert attorneys who can turn a hopeless case into one that stands on strong legal ground.  We can help you avoid the dire consequences of a drug charge and let you resume your normal life.

Call our Clearwater criminal lawyers today

It is essential that you act quickly, before you are subject to harsh legal outcomes.  Let the Law Offices of Kantaras and Andreopoulos bring hope to your situation and guide you in an effective defense.  Call one of our three offices in Palm Harbor, Clearwater/Largo, and Holiday today, or contact us online.