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Confident, Aggressive Representation For Cocaine Charges
Florida has a long history with cocaine. The state is a hub for use, distribution, trafficking and smuggling of the drug in its crack and powdered forms. It is readily available, commonly used and associated with violent crimes. That has led state officials to make any cocaine-related charges a serious offense.
If you have been accused of a drug crime related to cocaine, you should be prepared for a difficult battle to defend yourself. Anyone who faces cocaine-related charges should address the allegations as soon as possible with assistance from knowledgeable lawyers such as Bjorn Brunvand. He is a Florida board-certified criminal trial attorney and a nationally board-certified criminal trial lawyer. Jervis Wise is also a Florida board-certified criminal trial attorney. As experts in this area of law, they provide sophisticated representation. Together, all of our experienced cocaine defense attorneys at Brunvand & Wise Law Group, will work to protect your rights and your future.
Cocaine Offenses And Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
Cocaine charges have a variety of minimum mandatory sentences, both in the state of Florida and federally. See the chart below for more information about what your case may entail:
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All drug cases carry unique challenges. If we cannot get you acquitted, we will work to lessen the consequences. Call Brunvand & Wise Law Group, for a free initial consultation in our Clearwater and Tampa offices at 813-521-8069 or visit our contact page.
| STATE OF FLORIDA MINIMUM MANDATORY DRUG SENTENCES F.S. § 893.135 | |||||
| DRUG | 3-YEAR MINIMUM MANDATORY | 7- YEAR MINIMUM MANDATORY | 15-YEAR MINIMUM MANDATORY | 25-YEAR MINIMUM MANDATORY | LIFE IMPRISONMENT |
| HYDROCODONE | 28-49 GRAMS | 50-99 GRAMS | 100-299 GRAMS | 300 GRAMS-29 KILOGRAMS | 30 KILOGRAMS OR MORE |
| OXYCODONE | 7-13 GRAMS | 14-24 GRAMS | 25-99 GRAMS | 100 GRAMS-29 KILOGRAMS | 30 KILOGRAMS OR MORE |
| MARIJUANA | 26-1,999 LBS OR 300-1,999 PLANTS | 2,000-9,999 LBS OR 2,000-9,999 PLANTS | 10,000 LBS OR 10,000 PLANTS OR MORE | ||
| COCAINE | 28-199 GRAMS | 200-399 GRAMS | 400 GRAMS-149 KILOGRAMS | 150 KILOGRAMS OR MORE | |
| HEROIN | 4-13 GRAMS | 14-27 GRAMS | 28 GRAMS-29 KILOGRAMS | 30 KILOGRAMS OR MORE | |
| METHAMPHETAMINE | 14-27 GRAMS | 28-199 GRAMS | 200 GRAMS OR MORE | ||
| FENTANYL | 4-13 GRAMS | 14-27 GRAMS | 28 GRAMS OR MORE | ||
| FEDERAL MINIMUM MANDATORY DRUG SENTENCES 21 U.S.C. § 841 | ||
| DRUG | 5-YEAR MINIMUM MANDATORY | 10-YEAR MINIMUM MANDATORY |
| LSD | 1 GRAM | 10 GRAMS |
| MARIJUANA | 100 PLANTS OR 100 KILOS | 1000 PLANTS OR 1000 KILOGRAMS |
| CRACK COCAINE | 28 GRAMS | 280 GRAMS |
| POWDER COCAINE | 500 GRAMS | 5 KILOGRAMS |
| HEROIN | 100 GRAMS | 1 KILOGRAM |
| METHAMPHETAMINE (PURE) | 5 GRAMS | 50 GRAMS |
| METHAMPHETAMINE (MIXTURE) | 50 GRAMS | 500 GRAMS |
| PCP (PURE) | 10 GRAMS | 100 GRAMS |
| PCP (MIXTURE) | 100 GRAMS | 1 KILOGRAM |
| FENTANYL (MIXTURE) | 40 GRAMS | 400 GRAMS |
| FENTANYL (MIXTURE CONTAINING AN ANALOG) | 10 GRAMS | 100 GRAMS |
We have included information for other types of drug charges, as we handle a comprehensive variety of cases. You can learn more about our practice in other drug cases here.
If you are facing allegations of cocaine possession, manufacturing or trafficking, you want lawyers who know both Florida and federal law because drug charges can easily be charged in either state or federal court. No two cases are the same and the results will vary depending on the charges. However, our skilled and aggressive criminal defense team has decades of experience working with clients to mitigate circumstances.
We have helped clients overcome a variety of charges, including:
- Cultivation
- Distribution
- Conspiracy
- Trafficking
- Manufacturing
- Possession
- Possession with intent to distribute