 Did you know that a conviction for armed drug possession could get you 10 years in prison?Florida's 10-20-Life statute has made the penalties much harsher for people who are armed while committing a drug offense — even drug possession:
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Local Defense Attorneys Handling Drug Cases in Lake and Sumter Counties
A drug conviction can put your future into serious jeopardy. Above and beyond any jail time, any drug conviction — even for something as seemingly minor as drug possession — could make it much harder to get get certain jobs, get financial aid for college, get licensed for certain jobs, or achieve many of your goals and dreams.
If you have been charged with a drug offense, you need to make sure not only that your rights are protected during the criminal trial, but also that any long-term consequences are minimized.
Attorney Michael Graves has more than 25 years of experience defending clients in criminal cases, and John Spivey have more than 15 and is also a certified criminal trial attorney through the Florida Bar. Both attorneys have the distinction of being death-penalty qualified by the Florida Supreme Court. We represent people in Lake County, Sumter County, the greater Orlando area and throughout central Florida.
We know the long-term issues, we know the local procedures, and we know the law. Contact us now for the aggressive legal representation you need. Your initial consultation is free.
Long-Term Consequences of Drug Convictions
If you are convicted of a drug offense, your professional license may be at risk. Doctors, nurses, lawyers, CDL drivers, and and other professionals in certain positions of trust may lost their livelihood entirely if convicted of a drug crime.
Any drug offense on your record can make it harder to get a job, to be bonded or insured, or simply to build a positive reputation. A drug felony conviction makes you ineligible for federal student aid, which could permanently hinder you on the path to your dreams.
Both adults and juveniles have a lot to lose from drug convictions. At Graves & Spivey, we defend both adults and young people who are charged with drug offenses by the State of Florida, such as:
- Drug possession/armed drug possession:
- cocaine possession
- marijuana possession
- methamphetamine possession
- possession of other controlled substances such as crack, hallucinogens, LSD or mushrooms
- Possession with intent to sell/deliver
- Armed possession with intent
- Distribution or sale of drugs
- Armed distribution or sale
- Drug trafficking or conspiracy
- Armed drug trafficking
- Drug cultivation or manufacturing, including meth labs
- Acquiring prescriptions by fraud, including drugs such as hydrocodone (Lortab®), oxycodone (OxyContin®), Vicodin,® Xanax® and Valium®
At Graves & Spivey, we understand Florida's drug laws and sentencing guidelines, and we understand the long-term threat of a drug conviction.. We will thoroughly examine your case and aggressively defend you. Contact us by e-mail. We are available by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (352) 408-5899, and Jailhouse consultations and evening or weekend appointments can be arranged.
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The Orlando-area attorneys of Graves & Spivey serve clients in Lake County and Sumter County and throughout central Florida in communities such as Orlando, Daytona Beach, Ocala, Bushnell, The Villages, Orange County, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Leesburg, Claremont, Mt. Dora, Seminole County, Sanford and Altamonte Springs. | ||
