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Criminamal Law

What is the mandatory sentincing for trafficking hydrocodone (lorcet an vicodin) over 14grams, under 28grams?


Asked on 7/22/08, 10:45 pm

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Aaron Slavin Slavin Law Firm, LLC

Re: Criminamal Law

Here you go. I hope you have a good attorney working with you. If you don't, please check out my website which has information on drug trafficking cases. The answer to your question is 15 years and a $100,000 Fine. I've cut and pasted the relevant part of the law statute below.

(c)1. Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 4 grams or more of any morphine, opium, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, or any salt, derivative, isomer, or salt of an isomer thereof, including heroin, as described in s. 893.03(1)(b), (2)(a), (3)(c)3., or (3)(c)4., or 4 grams or more of any mixture containing any such substance, but less than 30 kilograms of such substance or mixture, commits a felony of the first degree, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs," punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. If the quantity involved:

a. Is 4 grams or more, but less than 14 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.

b. Is 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years, and the defendant shall be ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.

c. Is 28 grams or more, but less than 30 kilograms, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 calendar years and pay a fine of $500,000.

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Answered on 7/23/08, 4:05 am


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