Drug Sale and Possession - Overview
Drug Possession
Drug Possession - Options
Drug Purchase
Drug Sale and Delivery
Drug Sale and Delivery in or within 1,000 feet of certain property
Drug Trafficking
Drug Sale and Possession - Laws

Purchase of Drugs

Many times a person falls into a police trap where undercover agents or confidential informants bait them into purchasing drugs. When the transaction is made a takedown signal is given and the person is arrested for purchase of drugs. Not necessarily identical to possession of drugs, the crime of purchasing drugs carries similar penalties and is partially based on what type of drug was being purchased. Drug crimes and arrests are often full of legal errors and many times the benefit of a trained criminal defense lawyer is getting your case dismissed or sentence reduced.

Drug crimes in Florida can be very serious offenses. If you or loved one have been arrested for either drug possession or sale Kissimmee and Orlando criminal defense attorney Will Corzo or Sam Kohrs may be able to help you. We represent clients charged with both Federal and State Drug Crimes, including those charged with buying drugs in Orlando and Kissimmee. More often than not, the people who contact us about a drug case do not understand that their rights may have been violated and they may have their case dismissed Because of the serious nature of these charges it is important to consult with an experienced lawyer about your case. If you have been arrested in Orlando or Kissimmee it may be in your best interest to consult with Orlando criminal defense attorney Will Corzo or Sam Kohrs.

Penalties

Florida Statute 893.13(2)(a) states that it is unlawful for any person to purchase, or possess with intent to purchase certain controlled substances.

For the most part, an offense of Sale or Delivery of a controlled substance is either a second or third degree felony, however the sale and delivery of a limited number and quantity of certain controlled substances is first degree misdemeanor. Below is a listing of penalties associated with crimes related to the sale, manufacture or delivery of commonly known “controlled substances.”

Second Degree Felony

If you are charged with the purchase or possession with intent to purchase any of the below mentioned drugs it is a second degree felony with a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in state prison or 15 years of state supervised probation and/or up to a $10,000 fine.

Third Degree Felony

If you are charged with the purchase or possession with intent to purchase any of the below mentioned drugs it is a third degree felony with a maximum possible penalty of 5 years in state prison or 5 years of state supervised probation and/or up to a $5,000 fine.

First Degree Misdemeanor

If you are charged with the purchase or possession with intent to purchase any of the below mentioned drugs and quantities it is a misdemeanor of the first degree with a maximum possible penalty of 1 year in county jail or 1 year of county supervised probation and/or up to a $1,000 fine.

1. Not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams.
2. Not more than 100 milligrams of dihydrocodeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams.
3. Not more than 100 milligrams of ethylmorphine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams.
4. Not more than 2.5 milligrams of diphenoxylate and not less than 25 micrograms of atropine sulfate per dosage unit.
5. Not more than 100 milligrams of opium per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams.
6. Narcotic drug: Buprenorphine.
7. Stimulant: Pyrovalerone.

**Disclaimer: The information on this page should be used as a reference only and is not intended to be legal advice. Florida criminal law is continually changing therefore some of the provisions contained here may be out of date. It is always best to consult with an Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney about your legal rights and responsibilities regarding your particular case.**

A complete listing of all Florida Statutes can be found at http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes

Consult With an Experienced Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are convicted of a Drug Crime in Florida you subject yourself to the following: a permanent criminal record, loss of professional or occupational license, suspension of driver’s license, community service, possible jail or prison time, fines and possible job loss.
 
The facts of every Drug Sale or Drug Possession case is different and often complex that is why it is important that you obtain representation from an Orlando criminal defense attorney experienced in defending, not prosecuting these types of crimes.
 
If you have been arrested and charged with Drug Sale or Possession or any other criminal offense contact Orlando criminal defense attorney Will Corzo or Sam Kohrs.

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