Jacksonville Drug Crime Attorney
Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida
Facing an accusation involving a drug crime is a serious situation to find oneself in. It is important to consult a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible, in order to help ensure a positive outcome for your charges. It may be that involving an attorney early on will result in a dismissal of charges, as an attorney can conduct a pre-file investigation and find evidence which clears the accused individual's name.
Our Jacksonville drug crime defense lawyers are dedicated to representing clients who have been accused of drug-related offenses. Our compassionate service and attention to detail have enabled us to help many people throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas in Florida who have been facing a wide variety of criminal charges. Our lawyers understand that everyone has the right to an attorney and a fair trial, and thus strive to protect the constitutional rights of those individuals charged with any one of a number of drug crimes, including:
At Ellerin | Hutchinson, we understand the seriousness of drug charges. We offer a free
case evaluation and take on drug crime cases throughout Northeast Florida, including the counties of Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Alachua.
Helping Clients Avoid Drug Crime Penalties
The penalties for a drug crime conviction may range from a relative "slap on the wrist" to a lifetime in prison. Working with a defense lawyer is the only way a person can have even a chance of avoiding these penalties, as a lawyer will be the one person in and out of the courtroom who will be looking out for the defendant's rights and future. The penalties for a drug crime in Florida will depend upon the following factors:
- The type of drug found
- The amount of drug found
- Whether the intention was for personal use or for sale/distribution
- Whether any minors were involved
- If the crime was committed near or on school property
- If the defendant has any previous drug crime convictions on his or her record
- If state lines were crossed in the commission of the drug crime
Contact Jacksonville drug crime lawyer
at Ellerin | Hutchinson today!