Cocaine Possession Charge in Tampa
What Florida Criminal laws says
A possession of cocaine charge in Florida carries a significant of amount jail or prison time. We have a breakdown of Florida’s laws regarding this drug possession charge. Depending on the charge, Florida drug possession laws cover the following four areas:
- the elements of the specific charge
- the statue of limitations for the specific charge
- sentencing guidelines for a cocaine possession charge
- sentencing for trafficking in cocaine
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 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.
| Possession and ⁄ or Trafficking | Felony | Jail or Prison time | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charts created by the Florida Law Group ∗ minimum mandatory (MMS) | |||
| 28 grams or more, but less than 150g | 1st degree | a term not to exceed thirty years | $ 1000 |
| 28 g or more, but less than 200 g | 1st degree | 3 years MMS∗ | $ 50,000 |
| 200 g or more, but less than 400 g | 1st degree | 7 years MMS∗ | $ 100,000 |
| 400 g or more, but less than 150 kg | 1st degree | 15 years | $ 250,000 |
Cocaine Possession
With so much at stake, you must have a drug possession criminal lawyer who has a history of success in defending clients in Tampa. At the Florida Defense Group, we have 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. Consult us now, and start your defense today.
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