Florida Marijuana Penalties

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Hire a Fort Pierce Criminal Defense Attorney

There are many different drug crimes that you could be arrested and charged with, and it is important that you have skilled representation on your side to help you aggressively fight these charges. Marijuana crimes in the state of Florida can result in serious penalties. If you are charged with possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, then you will face a misdemeanor offense which carries up to one year incarceration, and up to $1,000 in fines. As the Fort Pierce criminal lawyer of T. Charles Shafer, Attorney at Law PLLC., I am dedicated to helping my clients fight for their rights in court.

If you are charged with possession of 25 plants or more of marijuana, then you could face up to 15 years in prison, as well as a $10,000 fine. If you are charged with sales of 10,000 pounds or more of marijuana, then you will face felony charges and you could face up to 30 years in prison and up to $200,000 in fines. It is imperative that you have skilled representation on your side to effectively defend against the charges that you currently face. My firm has been serving the residents of Fort Pierce, Florida who have been charged with crimes for a number of years, and I can put this experience to work for you.

More Than 29 Years of Legal Experience

I offer a *free case evaluation so that you may obtain some legal advice and information regarding your situation before making any financial commitment to my firm. I have more than 29 years of legal experience, and you can be sure that I will stand by you and work with you to pursue the results that you desire. My approach is to out-work the prosecution to ensure that every stone is turned over, and all issues are brought to the surface in the prosecution’s case as well as the evidence that has been admitted. Contact my team today to discuss your criminal charges and to begin pursuing the results that you need for your future.