Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

If someone has 12 drug charges including trafficing, can be used as a witness with his girlfriend who also has drug poss. charges, said that i gave them a forged medical perscription that they gave the police. How can the police arrest me on a first degree felony trafficing charge with no proof, i mean nothing, even when they search my home. The discovery only has the statements of these two criminals and a doctor say he didnt write them. Is this something that a laywer can get thrown out before trial? This carries a 15yr mandory min and has me scared to death.


Asked on 2/13/12, 1:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Vredevelt Best Vredevelt & Associates

These are interesting cases. First, you have an issue with the co-defendant. Because they implemented you in the case you cannot be tried together. A lawyer can question these witnesses and determine what if any evidence there is to support their claim. Next the attorney can go through the other evidence and determine if there are any other legal arguments to get evidence thrown out or get the case dismissed. These are very serious charges that do come with them a very severe penalty. The State many times charges people with minimal evidence, hence the phrase "they can indict a ham sandwich". The State will intimidate you to take 4 or 5 years to forego doing a 15 year mandatory. We practice exclusively in criminal law. If you have any questions contact me personally at 305.310.7637.

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Answered on 2/13/12, 2:55 pm
Don Waggoner Don Waggoner Law, P.A.

Some questions cannot be answered in such a forum. There is too much more information that is needed in thia case and you should not be exposing your case on this site. Go see a good attorney ASAP.

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Answered on 2/13/12, 2:56 pm


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