In South Florida, the typical drug case can range from simple possession of a small amount of weed to the importing of thousands of kilos of cocaine. Whether this is your first or fifth arrest, you probably have many questions.

Weed, Marijauana, Ganga, Pot, Krypto, is still illegal in Florida regardless of the amount. In the state of Florida including Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach, the following drugs are considered illegal: marijuana, heroin, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamines, Ecstacy and unauthorized prescription medications.

A drug offense is a criminal act that involves the use, possession, sale, or distribution of an illegal drug. Any person who sells, possesses, or distributes an unlawful substance can be charged with a drug offence by all South Florida law enforcement including Boca Raton or Ft. Lauderdale police. The extent and severity of criminal charges vary case per case, but will normally depend upon the type of drug, amount of the drug, and the defendant’s prior criminal record.

Unfortunately, even what most would consider a "small" amount of drugs can lead to devestating criminal consequences. As a drug lawyer in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Dade, and Palm Beach, it imperative to examine every aspect of a drug case. The trained eye of a Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Dade, Broward, Palm Beach criminal defense attorney must examine each case for potenial "flaws" that will work in your favor. For example, a police officer must have "probable cause" in order to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle. Were you pulled over by law enforcement prior to your arrest? Remember, every case is different and every case could have flaws that will work in your favor. However, it is up to you to contact the right Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Dade, or Palm Beach Drug Crime Attorney to investigate your case!