Many people are not aware of the various legal options available to them when charged with possession, cultivation, sales/delivery, or possession with intent to sell of illegal narcotic substances including heroin, marijuana, MDMA, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other drugs. As dedicated Orlando drug crimes attorneys, we will work with you in an effort to fight the charges against you, whether the best outcome requires negotiating a plea deal with prosecutors, motions to suppress evidence, a trial, or through other avenues available depending on the specifics of your case.
The Criminal Penalties for Drug Crimes in Florida are SevereWhen found guilty of a drug crime, the penalties are extremely harsh depending on the charge, criminal history, amount and type of drug involved, and other factors. In addition, if the alleged offense took place within close proximity of a school, church, park, or other public or community facility, penalties may be enhanced. Drug crimes are charged either as a misdemeanor or felony; misdemeanor convictions are punished by a maximum jail term of one year, while a felony may leave you facing as much as 30 years behind bars.
Navigating the Criminal Justice System When Charged with a Drug Crime in FloridaDrug crimes are extremely common across the country, however those charged often find the criminal justice process complex and confusing. You may not know whether to fight the charge, or plead guilty to a lesser offense. Could charges possibly be dismissed? Your attorney can answer all of your questions, and present the best legal options for your particular situation. Building a solid defense requires thorough exploration of your case, close examination of the evidence, and the ability to find weaknesses in the state's case against you. Prosecutors must prove every element of a specific offense before you can be found guilty. We fight aggressively on your behalf and make wading through the system less stressful and easier to understand.
Don't put your freedom and future at risk. At Adams, Luka, & Benton, our Orlando drug crimes attorneys have what it takes to reach winning results. Contact us for a free consultation immediately at (407) 872-0307 or (352) 787-2101.
I would like thank my attorney Thomas Luka. I knew from the beginning I had the right guy in my corner. While celebrating with family and friends at a Public Park in Seminole County, a fight broke out among various people. Myself, and a good friend, broke up the fight and the instigators left. Six months later, I was wrongly accused as the person who started the fight. The first attorney I hired could not even get a response from the State Attorney handling the case. Someone referred me to Tom and I felt comfortable at his demeanor and reactions.
After conversations with Tom, who knew I would settle for nothing less than a FULL DISMISSAL due to my innocence, I hired him. His firm Adams, Luka, & Benton did the due diligence by interviewing witnesses and the police who were on the scene, as well as starting a dialogue with the State Attorney. After gathering statements from witnesses, Tom was able to present a strong argument on my behalf to the State Attorney on why the case should be dismissed. If the State Attorney was not willing to dismiss the case, Tom was ready to take the case to trial.
The result by Thomas Luka: Case Dismissed.
I am 53 years old with a spotless record and glad to keep it that way thanks to the time, effort, hard work, and professionalism of Adams, Luka, & Benton.