Drug Trafficking

Drug Trafficking Crimes and Minimum Mandatory Sentences

Drug trafficking is a serious a crime that carries harsh fines and penalties.  In the state of Florida, drug trafficking is defined as the sale, purchase, manufacture, delivery or possession of an illegal drug in excess of a certain weight.  Whether the drug is marijuana, cocaine, heroin, morphine, oxycodone, Ecstasy, LSD, methamphetamines or another illegal substance, the punishment will vary based upon the weight or quantity of the drug involved.   An individual convicted of drug trafficking in Florida can be subject to  a minimum mandatory prison sentence of 3 years up to a maximum a life sentence, along with substantial fines, all depending upon the weight and specific type of drug involved in the offense.  

Protecting the Rights of Clients at Every Stage of the Legal Process

If you have been charged with a state or federal drug trafficking crime, it is important to seek out the advice of an experienced Florida drug defense lawyer.   You may have made a serious mistake, but you still deserve to be treated fairly under the law.  Anyone can exercise bad judgment when they are at a desperate point in their life. When this happens, you need to be sure that you are represented by a skilled criminal defense attorney who will protect your rights at every stage of the legal process.  

Mitchell Polay is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with over thirty years of experience fighting for the rights of people accused of drug trafficking and other serious state and federal criminal offenses.  He understands the gravity of the charges you are facing and will do everything he can to protect your freedom and your future.  Whether this is your first time dealing with the criminal justice system or if you are a repeat offender, Mitch is prepared to help you get through a very difficult situation.  

When you hire Mitch Polay to handle your case, he will take the time to get to know you and the people you care most about.  He will investigate your case from all angles and work directly with you to develop individualized strategies aimed at combatting the charges you are facing.  He knows the law and how the criminal justice system operates and will work to build a powerful defense plan on your behalf.  Oftentimes, drug trafficking cases turn upon mistakes made by the police in connection with searches and seizures.  Mitch will carefully review all of the evidence in your case and, should he discover that law enforcement error took place, he will fight to have your charges dismissed and the unlawful evidence suppressed.  

Contact a Florida Drug Defense Lawyer Today

If you are dealing with a drug trafficking crime, now is not the time to go it alone.  You need a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney on your side every step of the way.  When you are under investigation or charged with a drug trafficking offense, you should never speak with law enforcement until you have consulted with a qualified criminal defense lawyer.  Your lawyer will explain what is happening and take the necessary steps to protect all of your legal rights.  

Whether you are facing state or federal drug crime charges, Mitchell Polay is dedicated to protecting you and the people you care most about.