Pinellas County Drug Possession Attorneys
Providing Aggressive & Experienced Defense in St. Petersburg and Tampa
Being accused of possessing a controlled substance is a very serious offense in Florida. If convicted, you could face stiff penalties, including jail time and heavy fines. At The Fleming Law Group, P.A., our St. Petersburg drug possession attorneys have years of experience successfully fighting these types of charges.
Our founding attorney, John Fleming, has a track record of success with these cases, and we are prepared to do everything in our power to help you avoid a conviction. When you retain our firm, we will work closely with you to develop a personalized strategy that will allow us to best pursue the outcome you want and deserve.
Discuss your drug possession case online with our St. Petersburg drug possession attorneys. Call or contact us online today.
Florida Drug Possession Laws
Florida law defines possession as knowingly and intentionally having control over a controlled substance. Control can be actual or constructive, and it can be direct or indirect. Actual control means that you have the drug on your person, such as in your pocket or in your purse. Constructive control means that you have control over the drug even if it is not on your person. For example, if you have a key to a storage locker full of drugs, you could be charged with drug possession even if the drugs are not in your immediate possession.
The type of drug, the amount that was allegedly possessed, and the type of packaging are all factors that can influence the severity of the charges and the potential penalties.
Drug possession is a third-degree felony in Florida. If convicted, you could face up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
- If you are charged with possessing a large quantity of drugs, you could face a second-degree felony charge, which carries a minimum prison sentence of 2 years and a maximum of 15 years.
- If you are charged with possessing drugs with the intent to sell, you could be charged with a first-degree felony, which carries a minimum prison sentence of 10 years and a maximum of 30 years.
Why Choose Our Drug Possession Attorneys?
At The Fleming Law Group, P.A., we are dedicated to providing the best possible representation for our clients. Our St. Petersburg drug possession attorneys will work closely with you to understand the details of your case and explore all possible defense strategies. We will fight to have your charges reduced or dropped and will aggressively defend you if you are convicted and need to appeal a conviction or fight for a reduction in your sentence. We understand that your freedom and future are at stake, and we will treat your case as if it were our own.
Discuss your drug possession case online with our St. Petersburg drug possession attorneys. Call or contact us online today.
Proven Advocates for the Clients We Serve
Serving St. Petersburg, FL Since 1998
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"OUTSTANDING SERVICE"Thank you to the staff of the Fleming Law Group for outstanding service. I am grateful for the care and attention Attorney Lucas Fleming gave my case. Calls, emails, and texts were quickly answered.- PJ
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"The Most amazing lawyer and team Amanda, Pam are the most experienced and truly leave no stone unturned!!"This office this Team surpasses any others out there!I have known Mr Fleming for years through others and Amanda , Pam and Mr Fleming will go above in beyond and will not stop until wrongs are approached and dealt with in the most fair unclouded non judged mental way possible if you care about your loved ones or yourself this is the office and group you want and need in having you and your loved ones back..huge difference between this team than ANY other team.. Thank you !! Regards Lisa and the Boys.- Lisa Perez
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"Attorneys and staff are amazing, do everything in their best interest of the client"Staff is great, pleasant and gets back in a very timely manner. Attorneys will do everything in their power to get the best possible outcome for your case. 10/10- Richard Costi
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"He is not only knowledgeable but truly a professional who cares."I will forever be grateful for the help Mr. Fleming gave when I desperately needed a lawyer for a family member. He was very generous with his time and explained every step of the process. He is not only knowledgeable but truly a professional who cares.- Beth Capozzelli
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"I have no issue recommending this firm to all who are in need. Fantastic service!"I have no issue recommending this firm to all who are in need. Fantastic service!- Geoff
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"If I didn't have them by my side, I don't know what I would have done."They did a great job preparing my case and won because all of the things said about me were proven wrong. They were aggressive in defending me and always had my back.- Previous Client
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"I don't know what I would have done without Mr. Fleming's help."I don't know what I would have done without Mr. Fleming's help. He truly cares about people and spent so much time with me to make sure I was making the right decision.- Previous Client
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"Mr. Fleming can help you. I don't know what I would have done without him."I would not know what to do if it were not for his guidance.- Kay
