Have you recently been charged with the crime of conspiracy to sell or traffic illegal drugs? We realize the stress that comes with this charge can be immense. But we’re here to let you know everything will be alright with us by your side.
What is a Conspiracy to Sell or Traffic in Illegal Drugs Crime in Florida?
Drug Trafficking is when people intentionally sell, buy, make, deliver, possess or transfer a “trafficking limit” of drugs into Florida. Drugs include illegal controlled substances such as heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs and more. The trafficking amount depends on the type of drug.
Conspiracy to sell or traffic illegal drugs occurs when two or more people agree to - or “conspire” to - sell or traffic illegal substances in Florida.
The Florida Statute states that anyone who agrees, conspires, or confederates with another person or people to conduct any illegal drug sale or trafficking offense commits the offense of criminal conspiracy.
CONSEQUENCES OF CONSPIRACY TO SELL OR TRAFFIC IN ILLEGAL DRUGS IN FLORIDA
The consequences for engaging in a drug sale or trafficking conspiracy in Florida depends on the type and quantity of drugs involved in the offense.
Florida uses a Criminal Punishment Code that ranks certain offenses to determine what their sentence should be. There are levels 1-10, and these levels correlate to a certain number of points. Point levels can translate to minimum allowable prison sentences.
For purposes of sentencing, the crime of conspiracy to sell or traffic in illegal drugs is determined one level below the ranking under the offense attempted, solicited, or conspired to.
For example, Sale or Delivery of methamphetamine is ranked as a second-degree felony carrying a Level 5 Offense Severity Ranking under the Florida Criminal Punishment Code. If you are charged with Conspiracy to Sell or Deliver methamphetamine, the offense will be assigned a Level 4 Offense Severity Ranking because it is one level below the criminal offense of Sale or Delivery. You would then be given a sentence based on a Level 4 charge.
Find the legal definition of Drug Sale or Delivery on our drug crime page.
CONSPIRACY TO SELL OR TRAFFIC IN ILLEGAL DRUGS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN SOUTH FLORIDA
The State goes after individuals who are suspected of drug trafficking so brutally because of the intersection between crime and drugs that has been created socially. It is important we act quickly as a team because a delay can cause issues in the result of your defense.
This type of charge is typically very easy to defend against if we are proactive and can get started right away.
Give our office a call today if you’re facing charges for conspiracy to sell or traffic in illegal drugs. We are here to act as your shield against any and all of your criminal convictions. One mistake shouldn’t have the potential to ruin your life - and we’ll strive to make sure it doesn’t.
Conspiracy to Sell or Traffic in Illegal Drugs Defenses
- Agreement and Intent: In order for an individual to be found guilty of the crime of conspiracy to sell or traffic in illegal drugs the State must prove that you had agreed to commit the crime and had actual intent to commit the crime. Without enough proof, this defense can be used as a complete defense to the crime of conspiracy to sell or traffic in illegal drugs.
- Mere Presence: Simply being present at the time of an arrest for the crime of conspiracy to sell or traffic in illegal drugs does not automatically make one guilty of the crime. For a criminal charge to occur the State must prove you had the intention to sell or traffic in illegal drugs.
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