Drug Trafficking Defense in Pinellas County
Charges of drug trafficking have very little to do with a person's intent to sell. You can be charged for trafficking when you are found in possession of significant quantities of illegal drugs or narcotics even if they are entirely for your personal use. Trafficking statutes are driven entirely by quantity, not intent, which means that you can be charged for drug trafficking and face mandatory minimum sentences even when found in possession of relatively low quantities of drugs.
At the Pinellas County criminal defense law firm of R. Lane Lastinger, P.A., we have worked with clients for more than decade who face drug charges, including drug trafficking.
Defending Florida Clients Against Drug Trafficking Charges
Drug trafficking charges involve mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, which mean that if you are charged with trafficking, you face a minimum of three years or more in prison. Whether you have been charged with selling illegal narcotics such as cocaine or heroin or you have been caught in possession of pharmaceuticals such as Hydrocodone without a prescription, we can help you seek every option and alternative.
When you are facing serious drug charges in Pinellas County and St. Petersburg, Florida, hire a lawyer who has the experience and reputation to be effective in creating drug trafficking defenses. We will work with you to pursue reduced charges, particularly when the drugs were for personal use or the result of an addiction based on a previous prescription.
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R. Lane Lastinger works closely with clients to provide as many options as possible, whether that is pursuing a plea bargain, seeking diversionary programs or arguing in court. When you are facing mandatory minimum sentences for drug trafficking, it's important to hire an attorney who has built a reputation for excellence throughout the court system.
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