Drug Trafficking/Sales

Legal Defense for Drug Trafficking and Sales Charges in Miami, FL

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If you or someone you love was recently accused of a drug trafficking offense in Miami, you are likely under a lot of stress. The trafficking, sale, and distribution of illicit substances like marijuana, cocaine, barbiturates, and other drugs carry extensive penalties that can haunt an individual for the rest of his life.  Miami doesn’t take drug trafficking and sales charges lightly. Depending on the quantity and type of drug, those accused of this offense could face many years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. To make matters worse, many drug crimes carry a minimum mandatory sentence.  Serving a minimum mandatory sentence is day for day prison time with no early release, no gain-time, and no way to get released from prison early except for winning an appeal. Plus, you may get a mandatory 2 years revocation of driving privileges if convicted of a drug crime in Florida.

If you are facing a drug trafficking charge, the time to act is now!  Having an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side can help you avoid the life-changing penalties of a drug crime.  The right lawyer can mean the difference between decades of imprisonment or walking away from your case with a probation sentence.   (That’s where we come in)

The Brody Law Firm, LLC is a criminal defense law firm in Miami, Florida dedicated to helping individuals charged with drug crimes. Our drug trafficking attorneys have been successfully representing individuals charged with both misdemeanor and felony drug crimes in both State and Federal Court and are committed to securing the most favorable outcome for your case.  Our legal team believes in aggressively attacking the prosecution to prevent you from suffering the maximum penalties associated with your offense. We have been litigating drug cases in South Florida for several years and will offer you the representation and support you deserve (to surpass your charges.)

Drug Trafficking Laws in Miami and How They Affect Your Case

Drug trafficking is a type of drug crime that involves the selling, importing and distributing of illegal controlled substances. It is considered a felony crime, which means that a conviction is likely to result in imprisonment. The state of Florida can charge an individual with trafficking when they possess a certain quantity of a narcotic, even when the person being accused has no intention of distributing the narcotic. Along with a lengthy prison sentences, those convicted of drug trafficking can face fines up to $250,000. Statistics show the most common drug trafficking offenses in Miami involve the marijuana and cocaine, but any type of illicit drug can lead to a trafficking charge.

Below are the minimum sentences associated with drug trafficking charges in South Florida:

Marijuana

  • 25 to 2,000 pounds (or 300 or more plants) – 3 year minimum prison sentence maximum?

  • 2,000 to 10,000 pounds (or 2,000 or more plants) – 7 year minimum prison sentence

  • 10,000+ pounds – 15 year minimum prison sentence.

Cocaine

  • 28 to 200 grams – 3 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 200 to 400 grams – 7 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 400 to 150 kilograms –  15 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 150 kilograms+ – Life in prison.

Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Morphine, Opium and Hydromorphone

  • 4 to 14 grams – 3 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 14 to 28 grams – 15 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 28 to 30 kilograms – 25 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 30+ kilograms – life sentence.

Amphetamine and Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth)

  • 14 to 28 grams – 3 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 28 to 200 grams – 7 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 200+ grams – 15 year minimum prison sentence.

LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)

  • 1 to 5 grams – 3 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 5 to 7 grams – 7 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 7+ grams – 15 year minimum prison sentence.

Flunitrazepam (Date Rape Drug)

  • 4 to 14 grams – 3 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 14 to 28 grams – 7 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 28 to 30 kilograms – 25 year minimum prison sentence.

  • 30+ kilograms – life sentence.

The Difference a Skilled Drug Crimes Lawyer Can Make

Drug trafficking charges, including the sale and distribution of narcotics, carry severe penalties that can affect an individual for the rest of their life. However, there are times when a suspect is wrongfully accused. Often times, police officers unlawfully search homes, conduct a strip or cavity search without a warrant, or charge individuals on suspicion of “intent to sell” alone. If there is little or no proof you committed the offense, it is likely to be thrown out in court. Having an attorney on your side who knows and understands the laws in Florida is the best defense to beat your charges.

You have a right to contest your drug trafficking charges. If you or someone you love has been arrested and charged with a drug crime in Miami, Florida, it is imperative to retain the services of an experienced drug crime trial attorney as quickly as possible. The Brody Law Firm, LLC is available to assist you right now. Contact our criminal lawyers today to schedule a free and confidential consultation so we can review your case and protect your rights.