Fight a Criminal Charge with a Fort Lauderdale Drug Defense Lawyer
Charges of drug possession in the state of Florida are common and can happen to people who are not lifelong criminals, but are simply normal, honest people who have made a mistake. Law enforcement officials and prosecutors, however, take these charges very seriously and will aggressively seek convictions and harsh penalties. You should not take any arrest or criminal charge lightly, even for drug possession.
At the Law Offices of A. Randall Haas, in Fort Lauderdale, I have more than 23 years of legal experience with all types of drug crimes and other criminal offenses, including drug possession. Whether you have been arrested for the possession of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines or other controlled substances, a conviction can have a substantial, negative impact on your future.
Penalties for Drug Possession in Florida
In addition to drug crimes of trafficking, cultivation and distribution, drug possession charges carry significant penalties that could stay with you for the rest of your life. These penalties include:
- Fines
- Jail or prison time
- Probation
- Community service
- Permanent mark on your criminal record
- Lack of access to financial aid, employment opportunities and other life opportunities
The sooner that you contact an experienced lawyer about your charges, the more that your attorney can do to build a strong defense for you. By getting involved early on in the process, I can thoroughly investigate your case and have a greater impact on getting your charges reduced or dismissed.
At my firm, I will analyze the initial stop or encounter with police, any search of your person, home or vehicle, and other circumstances that led to your arrest. If the search and seizure of evidence was illegal, I will work to get that evidence thrown out.
Contact My Firm
Do not delay the decision to contact an experienced attorney if you have been arrested for the possession of drugs in South Florida. Contact my drug defense law firm at the Law Offices of A. Randall Haas and schedule a free initial consultation. Call toll free for an appointment at 888-312-9184.
After hours please call 954-684-5908.
