Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Drug charges

First I'm sorry for your situation. If your son was less than 21 at the time of arrest then perhaps the judge could sentence him as a youthful offender. If not then in my experence I have offered to have my client cooperate with the police. Your son's background and any possible defects with police conduct may also induce a good plea offer from the State. Call me at anytime if you have any questions. Good luck.

Re: Drug charges

Safety valve is a term used in Federal cases not State cases. The State can offer a wide range of pleas depending on the strength of their cases. Your son needs a good lawyer who is aware of sentencing options and how to defend a drug case. Please call me if you are seeking representation.

Re: Drug charges

I agree with both of the prior answers. Even though your son's case calls for a mandatory/minimum prison sentence, there are a lot of options and things that can happen on a Trafficking case. What county did this occur in? Most counties have a procedure for providing "substantial assistance" on these types of cases. When looking for a lawyer for your son, you should look for an attorney with prior prosecution experience or someone who is very familiar with the procedures at that specific State Attorney's Office. Each one varies.

For some general information on drug charges, especially drug trafficking charges, please check out my website at: www.slavinlawfirm.com

I keep my office phone forwarded to my cell phone, so if you have any specific questions about your son's case, feel free to call and/or email me. I would be more than happy to assist you.

Please know that these cases can usually be "worked out" assuming your son has no prior criminal history and is willing to swallow his pride....