Facing Drug Charges In Palm Beach County? We’ll Fight For Your Freedom And Your Future.
In efforts to crack down on the illegal drug trade, both the Florida state and federal governments have introduced increasingly harsh penalties for those convicted of drug crimes. Therefore, if you have been accused of a drug crime, you need a strong and experienced Boca Raton criminal defense attorney to protect your rights, interests and reputation.
The team at The Rudman Law Group provides aggressive drug crime defense for clients throughout South Florida. They understand the significant penalties as well as the social stigma a drug conviction can have. They will strive to protect your rights as well as minimize the long-term effects of your charges.
Whether you are facing drug charges in state or federal court, contact the firm at 561-464-2615 or 888-870-7457 toll-free for the zealous advocacy you need in Palm Beach County.
Fighting Drug Possession, Possession With Intent To Sell And Other Drug Charges
As former state prosecutors, the firm brings hands-on experience handling serious drug cases from the other side to each client’s defense case. Their attorneys’ experience includes defending those accused of crimes involving controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine/crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and illegally obtained prescription drugs such as OxyContin/Oxycodone. Typical charges handled by the firm include:
- Drug trafficking
- Drug possession
- Possession with intent to sell
- Sale of illegal drugs
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Drug manufacturing
- Prescription drug charges
- Drug conspiracy
- Federal drug charges
They will examine all the issues involved in your case to build a strong defense tailored to your unique situation. This includes filing motions to suppress evidence obtained through illegal searches of your home, car or person, as well as unlawful seizures of property. These facts alone could mean a reduction or dismissal of the charges against you.
As experienced trial lawyers, they are fully prepared to defend your rights and interests in court if necessary. They will also explore options to minimize the consequences you face. For some, especially first offenders, this could include participation in drug rehabilitation programs or counseling.
By handling your case just right, you may be eligible to get your case expunged or sealed. The firm can also assist clients who qualify for record sealing and expungement.
Is Possession Of Drugs A Felony Offense?
That’s actually a really interesting question. The reason is because of the use of the word “drugs.” In Florida, chemical substances covered under Section 893 of the Florida Statutes are what we describe as being “drugs” under the law. You can have a misdemeanor amount of marijuana, which is less than 20 grams, but if you have that marijuana turned into an oil to be consumed in a vape pen or an e-cigarette, all of a sudden, that converts that same marijuana into a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in the Florida Department of Corrections. If you are convicted of a felony drug offense, you’re facing a mandatory driver’s license revocation, a felony conviction and possible incarceration.
That’s why it’s so important for you to contact an experienced attorney who knows how to handle drug offenses such as this. Even the smallest amount of cocaine, the slightest residue of an opiate or a single pill found in your possession could trigger felony consequences.
What Should I Do If I Was Charged With Or Indicted For A Drug Offense?
If you’ve been charged with or indicted for a drug offense, it’s really important that you have an attorney who understands that your drug offense is not as simple as it may seem. Most people who come in charged with drug offenses are self-medicating due to underlying undiagnosed mental issues. When the police are bringing that drug crime to the state, the state is presenting that as a problem to the court and it gets left up to the court and state to try to solve that problem. That’s why it’s so important that you have an attorney who’s able to come in with solutions to that problem – solutions that may include going to rehab or into a program, becoming an in-patient or getting a substance abuse evaluation ahead of time before the court requires it.
It’s amazing how something as easy as getting AA and NA meetings under your belt tends to soften the position of the state and the government and shows the court, when you go, in that this is something that you’re willing to take seriously – as serious as they’re taking it.
Contact The Rudman Law Group For Strong Advocacy Focused On Your Needs
The firm provides strategic counsel focused on achieving your best possible outcome and helping you move forward. To schedule a free initial consultation with their Boca Raton drug crime defense attorneys, call 561-464-2615 or 888-870-7457 toll-free, or contact them by email today.
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Case Result:
“No Charges Filed – The client, was on probation for DUI, and had his date drive his car. She was later stopped for a traffic infraction. He gave consent to search the vehicle and nothing was found. Later, he was removed from the vehicle and questioned on the side of the road, while the driver remained in the vehicle unsupervised. Officers then searched the vehicle again and found a baggie containing cocaine under the client’s seat, and a handgun in the glove compartment. The client was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.”