Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Drugs & School Zones

I know it's a stiffer penalty when someone is caught dealing drugs in a school zone. What is the penalty & What is the distance in a school zone. Does this also pertain to churches? I would like a comparrison of the penalties in & out of school area. (also what distance is included in zone)


Asked on 6/30/07, 1:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Drugs & School Zones

In 1000 feet of a school zone or church raises the offense from a 2nd felony with a max of 15 years in prison to a 1st degree felony punishable by a max of 30 years and includes a 3 year minimum mandatory sentence.

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Answered on 6/30/07, 4:10 pm


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