Drug Charges

Clearwater Drug Crimes Lawyer

While the popular culture may tend to normalize or even glorify drug use, the fact still remains that cultivation, possession and distribution of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine or heroine is illegal and the penalties for a successful conviction can be stringent.

Joseph Montrone Jr., P.A., Attorney at Law, located in Clearwater, Florida, is a solo practice focused on defending clients charged with criminal offenses such as drug crimes. I use my experience as a state prosecutor to effectively handle criminal defense cases. Contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Drug Crimes Convictions: What Is at Stake?

In cases of more serious drug crimes such as trafficking, sentencing may include jail time, and the number of years may be dependant upon the amount of illegal substance being sold or possessed. Generally, successful convictions in cases involving drug possession result in a two year suspension of driver's license. Having a drug crimes defense lawyer on your side can significantly increase your chances of obtaining a more favorable outcome to your case. I defend clients in the following types of drug cases:

• Drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia
• Illegal drug use
• Distribution
• Drug cultivation
• Drug trafficking
• Prescription drug abuse
• Possession with intent to distribute

Examining your options

• As I look at the facts surrounding your case, I may be able to file a motion to dismiss or a motion to suppress. If granted, this can damage the state's case against you and may result in a reduced charge or even dismissal of the case altogether.
• If you have no prior convictions on your record and have been charged with a first-time possession offense, you may be able to find positive resolution through a diversion program such as pretrial intervention; drug court; or a withhold of adjudication. This pretrial intervention involves counseling with a state attorney run diversion program. Once completed, your driver's license will not be suspended, or your case may be dismissed.

For more information on my drug crimes defense work, I invite you to contact me to schedule a free initial consultation. Call the office of Joseph Montrone Jr., P.A., Attorney at Law, at 727-538-4155.