Orlando Drug Trafficking Defense Attorney

Drug trafficking is very misleading and results in much confusion for the accused.  To be arrested, charged and even convicted under this criminal statute the prosecution does not need to prove the individual is a high-level dealer or even an occasional small time dealer.  Trafficking is presumed based on the weight of the illegal drug or the amount of plants in possession of the defendant. 

In years past, airports were generally targeted, specifically patrons who purchased one-way tickets and paid cash.  Now, delivery couriers inspect packages and will notify law enforcement if the package in their possession, who in turn wear the uniform and deliver the package.  The individual who signs for the package and the addressed recipient will generally get arrested and charged.  

The statute has come under criticism, even from Judges, in its strict interpretation.  Some prescription narcotics qualify for trafficking, because the entire pill is weighed, not just the "controlled substance".  Many people addicted to vicodin and other drugs, are charged under this statute based on the contents of one pill bottle.  The penalties are strict and harsh.  Mandatory prison sentences ranging from 3 years to Life and monetary penalties starting at $25,000.00 are the minimums created by the legislature.  It is important to hire an attorney early on in these cases so a full and thorough investigation is completed.  We have helped clients get charges reduced by viewing the evidence and pointing out the inaccuracies in the police reports.

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A number of individuals in the criminal justice system feel as if they do not have the sufficient financial resources to hire a private attorney. However, before you reach this conclusion, please contact our office to discuss the multiple payment plan options we have available to our clients. You can call the Law Office of Conan & Herman, P.A., any time, 24 hours a day, and an attorney will personally speak to you about the strengths and weaknesses of your case. We offer free consultations to any person who calls. Additionally, unlike most other attorneys, we will gladly pull your court file from the Clerk of the Court and review the allegations in your case for no additional charge.

When the stakes are high and you're facing criminal charges, you need an Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney with experience, who is available to take your case quickly and confidently, who will go the extra mile to thoroughly investigate your case and get the best possible result in or out of court.

The criminal defense attorneys at Conan & Herman understand that being arrested or charged with a crime is frightening experience. Our mission is to aggressively and tenaciously defend our clients, even before the case reaches the courtroom! It is essential that you know your rights under the law and act quickly to protect them.

The Law Office of Conan and Herman, P.A. consists of two criminal defense attorneys: Mark T. Conan, Esq. and J. Scott Herman, Esq.. These two attorneys have handled thousands of criminal cases, including over 100 jury trials. Mr. Conan and Mr. Herman are both qualified to handle any type of criminal offense ranging in degree from misdemeanors or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to capital felonies punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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If you have any legal question, please contact the Law Offices of Conan & Herman, P.A. today.  Our consultations can be scheduled the same day for an office or telephone consultation. If you need an attorney for a case in Orange County, Lake County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Polk County, Volusia County, Brevard County, Marion County, Sumter County, or any of the surrounding counties in Central Florida, contact our office today.  You'll always speak to a lawyer and not an answering service!  Rest assure that you've found the right firm that will act immediately to protect you and your rights.