Category Archives: Cocaine Trafficking
Not Just the Kingpins: How Street-Level Fentanyl Dealers Are Facing Harsh Consequences
When people think about drug trafficking charges, they often think about cartel leaders and major traffickers. However, in Florida, these are not the only targets in drug trafficking cases. Law enforcement officers go after everyone and anyone involved in the drug distribution chain, even in the “smallest” way, including mid-level distributors and street-level dealers…. Read More »
Can You Beat a Cocaine Trafficking Charge if the Search Was Illegal?
A cocaine trafficking charge can turn your life upside down. In Florida, the offense of cocaine trafficking is taken very seriously. This crime carries minimum mandatory prison sentences and hefty fines. Depending on the quantity of drugs involved, a conviction could even result in life in prison without parole. But what if the evidence… Read More »
Understanding Cocaine Trafficking Laws and Penalties in Florida
Florida has some of the strictest drug laws in the country, with cocaine trafficking being among the most serious drug crimes in the state. If convicted of drug trafficking, you could face significant fines and a lengthy prison sentence. A conviction can also adversely affect your future in several ways. If you or someone… Read More »
Can a Florida Police Officer Cite Their Experience with Other Criminals to Prove a Defendant’s Guilt?
A criminal trial is designed to establish whether or not the defendant committed the alleged crime. While prosecutors can rely on the testimony of law enforcement officers to help prove a defendant’s guilt, what they cannot do is ask for testimony about an officer’s experience regarding “general criminal behavior” in other cases. Florida courts… Read More »
How Does the “Safety Valve” in Drug Conspiracy Prosecutions Work?
Federal drug laws impose harsh mandatory minimum sentences for persons convicted of drug conspiracy, drug trafficking, and related crimes. One way that a defendant can obtain a more lenient sentence is through the so-called safety valve provision of federal law. The safety valve allows a trial court to impose a below-minimum sentence if the… Read More »
