Marijuana Possession tampa
A Marijuana conviction in Tampa, Florida means that you will receive a swift two year suspension of your driver’s license. To avoid that outcome, learn what the Florida law considers possession of drugs.
Marijuana possession, Florida driver’s license suspension
Receiving a conviction for Marijuana possession gives the DMV the authority to suspend your Florida driver’s license. Regardless of the context of the arrest, driving or not, the department of motor vehicles will revoke your driver’s license for a conviction which involves the possession or sale of any illicit drug.
How does Florida law define Marijuana possession?
The criminal attorneys at the Florida Defense Group have had a number of cases, which you should review, that show the Marijuana possession cases they have resolved and how they did it.
Your word against the police = a criminal record: Not True
Anyone charged or under investigation for a drug crime, like Marijuana possession, might assume that it is a simple case of my word against the word of the Tampa police officer who made the arrest. If you have never been arrested before, you might think that the officer’s word always triumphs the person caught with the drugs; however, you would be making a serious mistake. Many of our investigations of drug charges for which our clients have been arrested have had serious problems proving that our client had actual possession. read more…
The facts above about the DMV and the facts that you can find on the possession Marijuana case results page is considerable and invaluable; however, that is not the whole picture. Review the chart that we have provided below. It will provided you with Florida’s 2009 laws regarding Marijuana drug possession. To make an educated decision, you must understand the are fines and sentencing consequences.
Marijuana possession and Florida’s Drug Law
| Possession and ⁄ or Trafficking | Felony or Misdemeanor | Jail or Prison time | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charts created by the Florida Law Group ∗ minimum mandatory (MMS) | |||
| 20 g or less | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1000 |
| More than 20 g | Felony | 5 years | $ 5,000 |
| 25 or more plants (formerly 300 plants) | Felony | 15 years | $ 1,000 |
| Possession and ⁄ or Trafficking | Felony or Misdemeanor | Jail or Prison time | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charts created by the Florida Law Group ∗ minimum mandatory (MMS) | |||
| Delivery of 20 g or less | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1000 |
| 25 lbs or less | Felony | 5 years | $ 5,000 |
| 25 to 2,000 lbs or (2,000 plants) | Felony | 3 years MMS* | $ 25,000 |
| 2,000 to 10,000 lbs (or 10,000 plants) | Felony | 7 MMS* | $ 50,000 |
Picking a Criminal Lawyer in Tampa for a drug charge?
Besides all the repercussions mentioned above, a criminal record for any type of drug possession charge is never something you should take lightly.
- In-direct Consequences of a criminal record for illegal drug possession
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- loss of a job
- loss of career opportunities
- possible loss of housing
Once you’ve reviewed our case results regarding a Marijuana conviction and the sentencing guidelines of that chart, you can make a more informed decision about your criminal defense. We know that Will Hanlon’s 15 years of experience as a criminal attorney in the criminal courts of Tampa Florida will afford you the best opportunity for a favorable resolution to your drug possession or drug sales charge.
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