Drug Trafficking Attorneys

Drug trafficking charges are extremely serious, especially in Florida. the attorneys at K.L. Foote are experienced in handling drug trafficking cases and has the right defense for your case. If you have been arrested for drug trafficking, conspiracy to traffic illegal drugs, or trafficking in cocaine, contact the law offices of K.L. Foote, our experienced drug trafficking attorneys are available to represent you.

The attorneys at K.L. Foote are knowledgeable in defending drug trafficking cases in federal court, including international drug smuggling cases and trafficking in cocaine. Miami and South Florida are known areas of high drug trafficking activity, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is aware of the Drug Trafficking activity in South Florida, and has made great efforts to arrest individuals for drug related charges.

Drug trafficking includes the sale, trade, or transportation of illicit drugs or a controlled substance. Conviction of drug trafficking can carry serious penalties.

Overview of Florida Drug Trafficking Penalties

Cocaine - Trafficking in Cocaine - First Degree Felony Charge

• Quantity of more than 27 grams - up to 199 grams
  
  • Mandatory Minimum Penalty:
    • 3 year Prison Sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $25,000
• Quantity of 200 grams or more - up to 399 grams
  
  • Mandatorty Minimum Penalty:
    • 7 year Prison Sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $100,000
• Quantity of more than 400 - less than 150,000 grams (150 kilograms)
  
  • Mandatory Minimum Penalty:
    • 15 year prison sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $250,000

Marijuana / Cannabis - Trafficking in Cannabis - First Degree Felony Charge

• Quantity of more than 25 pounds - up to 1,999 pounds
    (or)
• 300 plants - up to 1,999 plants
  • Mandatory Minimum Penalty:
    • 3 year Prison Sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $25,000
• Quantity of more than 2,000 pounds - up to 9,999 pounds
    (or)
• 2000 plants - up to 9,999 plants
  • Mandatorty Minimum Penalty:
    • 7 year Prison Sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $50,000
• Quantity of 10,000 pounds or more
    (or)
• 10,000 or more plants
  • Mandatory Minimum Penalty:
    • 15 year prison sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $200,000

Heroin - Trafficking in Heroin - First Degree Felony Charge

• Quantity of more than 3 grams - up to 14 grams
  
  • Mandatory Minimum Penalty:
    • 3 year Prison Sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $50,000
• Quantity of 14 grams or more - up to 28 grams
  
  • Mandatorty Minimum Penalty:
    • 15 year Prison Sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $100,000
• Quantity of 28 grams or more - less than 30,000 grams (30 kilograms)
  
  • Mandatory Minimum Penalty:
    • 25 year prison sentence
        (and)
    • Fine of $500,000

If you have been accused of possession of illegal drugs, possession with intent to distribute, drug trafficking, or any other drug related criminal charge. It is imperative that you seek counsel from an experienced drug crimes attorney at the law offices of K.L. Foote. Being convicted of a drug related crime would have many harsh penalties and lasting negative effects on your life. We know that these allegations are severe. We take drug charge allegations as seriously as you do and we will fight for you, we will fight to preserve your freedom. Let us protect your rights and contact us today for a free consultation. We will keep your case confidential and give it a high priority.

For more information, see Florida Statute 893.13: Prohibited acts; penalties.

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