Tampa Cocaine Charges Lawyer
Serious Defense against Serious Cocaine Charges
A possession of cocaine charge in Florida carries a significant of amount jail or prison time. When charged with cocaine possession, it is important to hire an attorney who knows how to help you defend yourself, and who has experience dealing with cocaine cases in the Tampa area.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Tampa cocaine charges attorney William Hanlon has the skills and insight needed to help you defend yourself against the severe penalties stemming from a conviction of a cocaine possession.
Statute Of Limitations for Cocaine Possession
As Florida statute 775.15 stipulates, any prosecution of a 1st degree felony for cocaine possession must commence with 4 years. In other words, a conviction for this charge means a minimum sentence of 4 years. If you believe that you are under investigation by the Tampa Police for a cocaine charge or a crack cocaine charge or if you have already been charged, you need to take action immediately.
Waiting for the statute of limitations to run out on any criminal charge could cost you dearly. It could mean jail or prison time. Waiting could allow the State Prosecutor to build a case again you. Those clients who have acted quickly to criminal charges or a preliminary investigation bolster their own criminal defense considerably.
Fighting Cocaine Possession Charges
A cocaine conviction can lead to severe penalties, including:
- Heft fines
- Lengthy prison terms
- A felony record
With so much at stake, you must have a drug possession criminal lawyer who has a history of success in defending clients in Tampa. Attorney Hanlon has defended clients against unjust drug possession charges for over 15 years. A drug–trafficking, drug possession, and ⁄ or drug-paraphernalia charge can be resolved successfully.
Contact Attorney Hanlon online or call 813-334-3910 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific cocaine charges and learn more about your defense options.
