Naples Drug Possession Lawyer

The consequences for drug possession in Florida vary. Specifically, Florida law enforcement representatives will weigh the charges leveled against you on the Schedule of Controlled Substances. More specifically, this schedule dictates on what scale your possible consequences will be assigned.

Possession of any form of an illegal substance can, however, see you face jail time, prison time, and/or fines. You can expect the severity of these consequences to increase depending on the nature of the substance you allegedly possessed at the time of your arrest.

An Existing Criminal History Can Impact the Consequences of a Florida Drug Possession Charge

If you have a pre-existing record of criminal history, rest easy knowing that the prosecution cannot bring previous charges up when accusing you of drug possession. However, if you’ve been accused and brought up on charges of drug possession before, the consequences you face for an additional charge can compound themselves.

Specifically, the possession of specific substances partnered with a pre-existing criminal history can see you face anything from a first-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree felony. You can discuss the nature of the charges you face with an attending criminal defense lawyer. You can also discuss how you might advocate for your charges to be reduced or dropped.

If you find yourself contending with undue drug possession charges, you have the right to bring your concerns forward to a criminal defense attorney. Reaching out to a criminal defense attorney does not indicate guilt in the face of criminal charges. Instead, contacting a lawyer allows you to prevent other parties from misinterpreting your words and/or intentions.

Our Team Represents Your Best Interests

There are parties involved in your drug possession charges who will want to see you punished for your perceived behavior. These parties can use a variety of legal means to misconstrue your intentions and/or worsen the charges brought against you. While you can contend with these parties on your own, it’s often legally safer to do so with an attorney on your side.

The Law Office of Robert H. Hanaford knows what techniques the prosecution might use to get you to go against your own argument. We can intervene before these techniques upend your case. What’s more, we can point out a prosecution’s attempt to trip you up, making it easier for you to get ahead of any attempts to misrepresent your case in the future.

Common Arguments Used to Challenge Possession Charges

When it comes time to challenge drug possession charges, you need to know what argument against those accusations you want to base your case on. Some of the most common arguments brought against drug possession charges can include:

• Police officers misunderstood your relationship with allegedly illegal substances
• Police officers inappropriately placed illegal substances in your possession
• Another party inappropriately placed illegal substances within your possession
• The items you allegedly had in your possession weren’t actually illegal
• Illegal search and seizure

You can work out how you want to present your case with a drug possession attorney in Naples. Our team can set meetings with you to ensure that you present your case as accurately and consistently as possible.