Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Possession Charge

What is the minimum and the most someone can do if they get charged with Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a church?


Asked on 8/22/08, 9:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Possession Charge

That is a 30 year sentence and a minimum can't be determined without more info. Pls call my office is you need a lawyer.

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Answered on 8/22/08, 9:42 pm
Aaron Slavin Slavin Law Firm, LLC

Re: Possession Charge

Typically, possession of cocaine with intent to sell is a second degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. With the enhancement for selling w/in a 1000 ft of a church, it is bumped up to a first degree felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Please visit my website at www.slavinlawfirm.com for more information on drug charges, minimum/mandatory sentences, etc.

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Aaron J. Slavin

Slavin Law Firm

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Answered on 8/22/08, 10:06 pm


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