Tampa, Florida Criminal Defense & Family Law Blog

Are you facing criminal charges related to drug trafficking or drug distribution in Florida? Many aspects of your life, including your personal freedom, are on the line. You will want to present a strong defense, but where should you start? One of the first steps you may want to take is to learn more about the charges against you.

Drug trafficking and distribution is the transportation, illegal importation or selling of controlled substances. If convicted of these crimes, you could face extensive time behind bars and other penalties that could forever alter the direction of your life. These are serious charges, and they merit a serious defense strategy. It is in your interests to start this process as soon as possible after an arrest or as soon as you learn you are under investigation.

A local Florida man was involved in a car accident last fall in which fatalities of the other vehicle driver and passenger were the result. In fatal car accidents, a level of investigation is done into all involved to determine what the cause may have been. According to authorities, the man was accused of drunk driving after his BAC level was found to be above the legal limit. According to authorities, the man's blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit.

The car accident occurred on State Road 54 and the reports indicate that the man's car crashed into the Oldsmobile transporting the two women. The reports allege that the man was traveling at a high rate of speed at approximately 2 a.m. when the impact took place. The impact of the vehicles colliding caused them both to overturn. Neither woman was wearing a seatbelt.

You're driving home after a fun night out with friends, and all of a sudden, you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Next thing you know, you're outside of your vehicle, submitting to breath tests for a suspected DUI. This is scary, and you are probably unsure of what happens next or what you should do. 

Every Florida driver has rights, even when suspected of drunk driving. It's smart for you to know what these rights are and what you should expect from a DUI traffic stop. This can help you recognize problems and fight back against potentially unfair treatment. No matter the circumstances of your traffic stop and arrest, you have the right to fight the charges against you with a strong and thoughtfully prepared defense strategy.

Our readers probably know that Florida is a hotspot in America when it comes to law enforcement and prosecution crackdowns on illegal drugs, whether it is drug smuggling, dealing, manufacturing or just plain possession. There is no doubt that the plague of illegal drug use has ravaged millions of families in our country, but that doesn't mean that law enforcement officials can trounce a person's constitutional rights in pursuit of attempting to win the "War on Drugs."

If you are arrested on drug charges in Florida, you will face an aggressive prosecution effort. Law enforcement officials and prosecutors do not see drug crimes as "victimless" crimes. They will put forth their best effort to get a severe sentence in almost any drug crime case they are involved in. They may believe that deterring others from being involved with illegal drugs is the goal, or they may believe that individuals with drug problems can chose another option, even if there is significant scientific evidence that drug and alcohol addiction are diseases.