Penalties for Drug Trafficking in Florida

Daytona Beach drug distribution charges can be extremely serious. They can include large financial penalties and significant jail time. They can include minimum mandatory sentences that cannot be negotiated.

The criminal defense lawyers at the law firm of Cromartie & Cromartie, P.A. present information about typical penalties for Daytona Beach drug trafficking charges.

What is drug trafficking?

Florida law indicates that drug trafficking involves sale, delivery, or manufacturing of illegal drugs. It likewise includes possession of certain illegal drugs at levels beyond a specified amount. Distribution of drugs, manufacturing of drugs and trafficking of illegal substances all carry significant penalties, which include mandatory minimum sentences.

Typical Penalties for Drug Trafficking, Manufacturing or Distribution

Some typical drug distribution/manufacturing/trafficking charges include the following:

For marijuana, individuals convicted of possession of over 25 pounds or 300 plants are considered liable for trafficking. This is considered a first degree felony, with a minimum mandatory sentence of three years jail time and a $25K fine. For 2000 to 10,000 pounds, there is a minimum mandatory 7 years in jail and $50K fine. For more than 10,000 pounds there is a minimum mandatory 15 years in jail and $200K fine.

For cocaine, distribution, manufacture, or possession of over 28 grams leads to a minimum mandatory three years in jail and $50K fine. 200 to 399 grams is seven years minimum and $100K fine. Over 400 grams is 15 years minimum and $100K. Over 150 Kilograms carries minimum life in jail.

"three year minimum mandatory incarceration and a $50K fine. 200 – 399 grams leads to minimum seven years and $100K. Over 400 grams can lead to minimum 15 years and $250K fine.

For complete detail concerning Florida statutes: charges and penalties for drug trafficking, manufacture and distribution

Your Daytona Beach Drug Trafficking Lawyers

If you are facing Daytona Beach drug distribution charges, Daytona Beach drug manufacturing charges or Daytona Beach drug trafficking charges, it is extremely important that you attain the services of a criminal defense law firm with a strong history of reducing or negating charges. It is strongly suggested that you do not speak for yourself, rather that you insist on having your legal counsel provide your representation.

At the law firm of Cromartie & Cromartie, P.A., we provide top levels of service and representation for Daytona Beach drug manufacturing charges. As former prosecutors, we know how the system works, and how to most effectively represent you

For a free initial consultation, call our drug offense attorneys today at 386-615-9521, or use our web based contact form.