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Drug Trafficking Is Not Always What It Sounds Like How a Miami Drug Crime Attorney Can Help

When you hear the word "drug trafficking," you immediately think of a "big-time" drug dealer. Someone must be moving a lot of drugs if the term "trafficking" is used, right? Wrong!

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Drug Trafficking Is Not Always What It Sounds Like How a Miami Drug Crime Attorney Can Help

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  1. Drug Trafficking Is Not Always What It Sounds Like: How a Miami Drug Crime Attorney Can Help Presented By The Kirlew Law Firm

  2. When you hear the word "drug trafficking," you immediately think of a "big-time" drug dealer. Someone must be moving a lot of drugs if the term "trafficking" is used, right? Wrong! An experienced criminal defense lawyer in Miami can help you stay current on the existing drug trafficking laws. Continue reading to learn more. Florida Drug Trafficking Laws Under Florida Law, neither drug peddling nor being a "big- time" dealer are necessary to meet the conditions of drug trafficking. Trafficking is merely the possession of a certain amount (or weight) of a drug. For example, carrying 14 grams of heroin on your person may constitute drug trafficking, whereas carrying 14 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor.

  3. Those charged with drug trafficking are aggressively prosecuted in the Sunshine State. Law enforcement officials establish drug crime units or state task forces to attack drug trafficking. Drug trafficking is a first-degree felony in Florida — with harsh mandatory minimum penalties (ranging from 3 to 30 years behind bars and $500,000 in punitive fines). That is why you need an experienced Miami drug crime lawyer on your side to fight for your rights. Importance of hiring an experienced Miami drug crime lawyer You must choose a Miami drug crime lawyer who is well-versed in the drug trafficking laws that apply to your case. If you are charged with drug trafficking in Florida, the consequences can be harsh. A mandatory minimum term is imposed on several drug trafficking offenses — so if you are proven guilty at trial, the judge must impose the mandatory term or a harsher sentence. The only option to remove the mandatory term is to persuade the State Attorney’s office to waive it. The process of getting a waiver involves significant discovery, investigations, depositions, legal research and filing appropriate motions. In addition to the possibility of a prison sentence for drug trafficking, these charges carry a crippling financial penalty. The penalties for drug trafficking in Florida are outlined in F.S. § 893.135.

  4. When you are charged with drug trafficking, you must find a Miami drug crime lawyer who is experienced in investigating and defending against these types of charges. There are unique defenses available in drug trafficking cases. For example, there might be a problem with the weight of the drugs. The severity of drug trafficking charges generally varies based on the weight of the drug. It is possible to speak with your Miami drug crime lawyer about hiring an expert who can do an independent assessment of the weight of the drugs and determine whether the weight of the drugs is properly calculated. There may be a question as to where the drugs were found; in a jointly occupied car, home or structure.

  5. Another defense to a drug trafficking charge is that the substance you were in possession of was not thoroughly tested and that the substance the state accuses you of carrying is not illicit. These types of defenses can keep you out of prison and save you thousands of dollars in fines. Conclusion If you are charged with drug trafficking in Miami, you will need the counsel of an experienced defense lawyer. There are many defenses against trafficking, and you will need the help of an expert attorney to apply the relevant one to your case.

  6. Contact Information Address:2103 Coral Way, Suite 306 Miami FL 33145 Phone: (305) 521-0484 Website:https://kirlewlawfirm.com/

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