Drug Possession

Tampa, Florida Drug Possession and Drug Defense Lawyer

A drug possession charge does not automatically equate to a drug possession conviction. An experienced drug possession defense attorney at The Owens Law Firm in Tampa, Florida can represent you. Our drug defense attorney will do everything legally and ethically possible to fight your drug charges and protect your rights.

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Possession of marijuana, cocaine (crack and powder), methamphetamines (meth), Xanax, Vicodin, Oxycontin, and other drugs carries heavy penalties depending on the amount and weight of the drugs. Many times, we will insist on an independent weighing and analysis of the drugs by chemical and lab experts. At The Owens Law Firm, we also handle cases involving prescription medications, including Oxycodone, OxyContin, Xanax, Vicodin, and other narcotic pain pills.

Possession of some illegal substances and prescription medication could result in mandatory, minimum prison time. If the possession, sale, or trafficking of drugs was within 1,000 feet of a school or church, the potential consequences are even greater.

In preparing to defend against charges of drug possession or other drug charges, we will look at the initial traffic stop or search and seizure in your residence that led to your arrest. We will challenge any evidence which was obtained in violation of your constitutional rights.

We will look at whether the prosecution can prove that you has actual possession of the drugs (e.g. a bag of cocaine was in your pants pocket) or constructive possession (e.g. you know there is marijuana in your dresser drawer and you have access to it). The police and the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you have knowledge and control over the drugs. We always work to hold the prosecution to its burden of proving every element of a drug possession charge.

Diversion programs or pre-file intervention may be an option for you, particularly if this is your first drug offense. Contact an experienced drug possession defense attorney to help you explore possible defense strategies and investigate alternative sentencing options which may be available to you.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced drug defense attorney regarding drug possession or an illegal search that led to an arrest for a drug crime, please contact us.