Melendez Law Office

Drug Crime

Arrested For A Drug Crime?

KISSIMMEE DRUG CRIME LAWYER

Skilled Attorneys that can protect your rights

The state of Florida aggressively prosecutes people accused of any type of drug crime. Laws that surround drugs and drug usage are very strict and individuals do not have to be “hardened” criminals to be accused of committing an alleged drug crime. Even first-time offenders who made a momentary mistake or simply didn’t know that what they were doing was illegal could face serious and life-changing penalties upon conviction. The state may even require mandatory minimum prison sentences – even for first-time offenders.

If you or your loved one has been arrested for a drug crime in Central Florida, it will be essential to secure legal representation from a skilled and knowledgeable Kissimmee drug crime lawyer at our firm. Our attorneys were raised in Central Florida and we are proud to defend the rights of individuals in our community.

Our unwavering client commitment has made our team a trusted Kissimmee criminal defense law firm.

TYPES OF CHARGES MELENDEZ LAW OFFICES, P.A. HANDLES

DRUG TRAFFICKING

Defined as the intentional act of selling, purchasing, manufacturing, delivering, possessing or transporting controlled substances, drug trafficking offenses carry serious penalties. Florida Statutes 893.135 provides for minimum and mandatory prison sentences and fines for drug trafficking. Your penalties can be enhanced depending on the amount and the type of drug that you have been accused of trafficking.

DRUG POSSESSION

Much like drug trafficking charges, possession of controlled substance charges can be increased or decreased depending on the type and the amount of drugs involved. Our firm can defend your rights if you have been arrested for possession of marijuana, cocaine, illegal prescription medications or drug paraphernalia.

MARIJUANA

Although the state of Florida has been taking steps toward passing medical marijuana laws, illegal possession of marijuana can lead to significant penalties. Even for first-time offenders, illegal possession or use of marijuana can carry mandatory penalties. If you were arrested for possession, sale, delivery, trafficking or possession of marijuana paraphernalia, call our firm immediately.

Call our Spanish-speaking lawyers immediately!

Any drug crime conviction can carry serious penalties. In the state of Florida, a drug crime conviction may result in deportation or other immigration-related issues. If you have been arrested for a drug crime, it is important to remember that you have rights! Just because you have been arrested for a crime does not mean that you will be convicted of the crime. With the right representation, there could be potential defenses available to you.

We all have rights – todos tenemos derechos.

Contact our firm today for your free case evaluation. Se habla Español. We all have rights – todos tenemos derechos.