Fort Lauderdale Drug Crime Lawyer

When accused of a drug crime, not only are your future freedom and well-being are placed on the line, but you are also taking the risk of severe consequences that the heavy hand of the law places upon criminal offenders in this state. In drug crime cases, prosecutors fight hard to ensure that harsh penalties are strongly enforced for any individual who is convicted or found guilty. This type of criminal behavior can damage the safety, reputation and overall well-being of an individual and the surrounding community. Historically, drug crimes have been known to involve or lead to even more serious criminal acts, which required law enforcement to make every effort possible to prevent it from becoming an even larger societal problem.

If you or a family member has been accused of or charged with any type of drug crime in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Davie or Hollywood, Florida, please consult with a drug crime attorney immediately. At The Law Office of Marshall Geisser, our legal team offers aggressive representation for clients charged with drug crime. We have provided vivacious representation in Florida State and Federal courts for nearly two decades, and the legal team at our firm is prepared to take on your case as well.

Protecting Your Rights

Since a drug crime is not taken lightly in the state of Florida, it will be in your best interest to protect yourself immediately. As an experienced Fort Lauderdale drug crime legal team, we will fight to gain superior results for all of our clients' drug crime cases. Without the security of a premier legal group on your side, you may not be aware of all your options regarding your case, including the option to potentially avoid jail time if you are convicted.

When working with our firm, you will find out that if your drug offense is minor, you may have the option to take your case to "drug court." If your minor drug offense case meets certain criteria as outlined by the court, your legal counsel may be capable of requesting an alternative sentence, typically known as drug court or a drug diversion program. This program would allow for you to receive counseling and drug rehabilitation instead of jail or prison time.

In our past decades of experience as Fort Lauderdale criminal lawyers, we have seen many people falsely accused of a drug crimes. Before retaining the services of our firm, these individuals often felt as though they had no hope and could not untangle the mess that currently surrounded them. With the knowledge and legal skills of our firm though, we have been able to prove their innocence and help them escape an unknown future. No matter what the issues are that surround a client's drug crime case, we will work persistently to gather evidence and challenge the prosecution's case to work toward the common goal of achieving a case win.

If you happen to take the chance in representing yourself in a drug crime case, you can most likely expect to face the highest penalties a prosecutor can get. Depending on the severity of your accusations, you may be facing life imprisonment, high fines, community service, driver's license suspension, probation and / or parole.

Contact a Fort Lauderdale Drug Crime Lawyer

Drug crimes can result in misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the circumstances of your case. Possession could result in different consequences than possession for sale, and both will also be different than the consequences incurred for drug cultivation. The commonality among all drug crime charges is that they will most definitely be tried and prosecuted harshly. Whether your arrest was the result of drug distribution, importation, or manufacture, you can bet that law enforcement officers will be quick to arrest. The same eagerness will be shown by prosecutors and juries who could convict you as guilty for any possession of drug paraphernalia or even the misuse of prescription medications.

If you have been accused of drug transportation or trafficking then you could be facing serious penalties if found guilty. Prison time, hefty fines and probation are only a few of the consequences that you could face if convicted. Whether you have been caught under the influence of drugs as a juvenile or as an adult, the severity of the situation could quickly escalate and land you in the federal courts if the charges brought against you are serious enough to warrant harsh sentencing.

In cases where your drug crime involves crossing state lines or involves minors under the age of 18, you may face even steeper penalties. Let our firm work for you. We are a legal team of dedicated and experienced drug crime attorneys and we are prepared to look over your drug crime case during a free case consultation. When working with our firm, you can rest assured that we will make a conscious decision as to what strategic defense we may be able to build on your behalf. You have legal rights you must be made aware of and you must protect your future today. Our lead lawyer, Marshall Geisser truly cares about his clients and is completely dedicated to providing them with the best legal defense possible.

In need of compelling and aggressive defense for your recent accusation? Contact a Fort Lauderdale drug crime attorney at The Law Office of Marshall Geisser today!