Category Archives: Drug Trafficking
Challenging Chain of Custody in Florida Meth Trafficking Cases
Being charged with methamphetamine (meth) trafficking in Florida can be a scary experience because, often, such charges carry mandatory minimum prison sentences and substantial fines. However, there are several ways to defend yourself if you are being charged with meth trafficking. One of the most effective defense strategies in such cases is challenging the… Read More »
The Harsh Consequences of Dark Web Fentanyl and Meth Distribution
Selling fentanyl or methamphetamine on the dark web might seem anonymous. You might think that you cannot get caught if you run such an online drug trafficking operation. This is farthest from the truth. In the United States of America, authorities are working hard to take down drug trafficking networks, including online ones. What… Read More »
Tampa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Two Deaths
In a recent case, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida sentenced a defendant, who for purposes of this article, we will refer to as M.L.M., to life imprisonment. You may wonder, what was his offense? Two counts of distributing fentanyl and causing the death of two people, and one count… Read More »
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 »
The Harsh Consequences of Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine All at Once
Drug charges have significant consequences that can impact an individual long-term in almost all aspects of their life. Drug trafficking charges are among the most serious. In Florida, trafficking drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine can trigger severe penalties. When drug trafficking charges involve multiple substances, the stakes get even higher. If a person… Read More »
Being Nervous During a Traffic Stop Doesn’t Give Police a Reason To Detain You
If you are driving with a broken tag or brake light, you may be stopped by police officers for this. Getting pulled over by the police can be nerve-wracking, even if it’s just for something minor. The officer may approach you, ask why you were stopped, and ask for your license registration and insurance… Read More »
Can a Confidential Informant Impact the Outcome of Your Florida Drug Trafficking Case?
As criminal defense attorneys, we have seen several drug trafficking cases involving confidential informants (CIs). The stakes in such cases are usually higher in comparison to cases that don’t involve CIs. The presence of a CI in your Florida drug trafficking case can dramatically alter the course of your case. Informants can provide critical… Read More »
Consequences of Mail Order Drug Trafficking
Over the past few years, online pharmacies and mail-order services have grown in popularity in the United States of America. This rise has created an avenue for illegal drug trafficking. In Florida, authorities are always trying to combat this issue. If you are found guilty of mailing drugs to people in Florida, you could… Read More »
The Harsh Reality of Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine in Florida
In its essential terms, a conspiracy is when two or more people agree to commit an unlawful act. When it comes to drug crimes, individuals agree to perform acts that violate state or federal drug laws. Conspiring to traffic cocaine is a serious crime in Florida, which can lead to severe penalties. The exact… Read More »
Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Cocaine Trafficking Cases
The offense of cocaine trafficking in Florida, which arises when someone purchases, produces, delivers, or brings into the state 28 grams or more of cocaine or its derivatives, is among the most serious offenses in the state. Being convicted of this crime can result in harsh consequences. Florida law imposes mandatory minimum sentences for… Read More »
