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:

Cultivation
Manufacturing
Possession
Sale
Distribution
Trafficking
DUI Involving Drugs (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs)
Import/Export
Prescription Drug Crimes
Federal Drug Crimes

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.

Jacksonville Defense Lawyer – Helping Clients Avoid Drug Crime Penalties in Northeast Florida

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 a Jacksonville Drug Crime Attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson today!