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Drug Crimes
Panama City Drug Crime Defense Attorneys Ready to Help
Choose a drug crime attorney in Panama City that prioritizes compassion, communication, and transparency. Call Hinson Law Offices today to begin.
Building Trust and Relationships with Our Clients
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a drug crime, you need to contact a skilled attorney from Hinson Law Offices as soon as possible. Our firm has the experience, knowledge, and determination to help you fight the charges against you and protect your rights. We bring over 25 years of legal experience. Our Panama City drug crime lawyers understand the prosecution's strategies and tactics, and we can use that knowledge to help you.
Understanding Drug Crimes in Florida
Drug crimes are considered some of the most serious criminal offenses in Florida. These charges can result in some of the harshest penalties, including lengthy prison sentences and steep fines.
Drug crimes can include:
- Possession of drugs
- Possession with intent to sell
- Manufacture of drugs
- Trafficking of drugs
- Sale of drugs
- Prescription fraud
- Use of a controlled substance
Drug crimes can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances surrounding the crime and the specific charge. Some types of drug crime can be charged as a first-degree misdemeanor, which is the most serious misdemeanor charge. This charge can result in up to one year in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
Severe Penalties for Drug Crimes in Panama City
The penalties for drug crimes can be severe, depending on the type of drug crime, the amount of drugs involved, and other circumstances, for instance:
- A first-degree misdemeanor for possession of 20 grams of marijuana or less can result in up to one year in jail
- A third-degree felony for possession of mescaline with intent to sell can result in up to 5 years in prison
- A second-degree felony for possession of thenylfentanyl with intent to sell can result in up to 15 years in prison
- A first-degree felony for the sale or delivery of 10 grams or more of thenylfentanyl can result in up to 30 years in prison
Contact Us for Compassionate Drug Crime Defense
If you have been charged with a drug crime, you need to contact a Panama City drug crime defense attorney from Hinson Law Offices as soon as possible. We have the experience and knowledge to help you fight your charges and protect your rights.
Contact Hinson Law Offices for a free consultation by calling (850) 788-3651.
What makes us different
Why clients choose this firm
Direct attention
We take a hands-on approach and will even visit clients in jail on a monthly basis.
A serious trial attorney
We show the prosecution that we mean business by aggressively preparing your case from the minute you hire us.
Experience on your side
Hinson Law Offices leverages more than 45 years of criminal defense experience.
Panama City, Florida
The sooner you call, the sooner we can get to work
Early intervention may result in charges never being filed or dismissed entirely. The first consultation is free and the phone is answered 24 hours.