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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.

Why Choose Fleming Law Group?

  • 24/7 Accessibility

    There is always an attorney in the office and there is no time that we cannot be reached. We are always available via email or phone at
    any time.

  • Honest Guidance

    Our attorneys are not out for their best interest, but for yours. Our clients receive personalized care that is focused solely on them and their unique case.

  • Unique Backgrounds

    As former prosecutors, both Attorneys Fleming and Bettker have unique perspective in the courtroom and stay one step ahead of
    the opposition.

  • Decades of Experience

    Our attorneys have more than 40 decades of combined experience. Over the years, we have gained a renown in our field for our results and care for our clients.

“Mr. Fleming got me an incredible result for my case. I have worked with many other lawyers in the past and thought he represented me the best. He also stays in touch with me since my troubles to make sure everything is ok. He also has a great people working with him. They are always so nice to me when I call and I get return calls right away.”

- Kip
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