Fort Walton Beach Cocaine Possession Defense Lawyer

With some of the harshest controlled substance laws in the country, Florida prosecutors will aggressively pursue a conviction against anyone who has been accused of possessing cocaine. An experienced legal defense can work to challenge almost any aspect of your charges and, potentially, reduce the charges against you, if not eliminate them altogether.

Tim Flaherty, Fort Walton Beach cocaine possession defense lawyer at Flaherty Defense Firm, is committed to protecting the rights of any individual charged with the possession of cocaine; we will help you develop an aggressive defense against your charges and ensure your rights and freedoms are upheld throughout the legal process.

Penalties for Cocaine Possession

As stated in Fla. Stat. 893.13(6)(a), it is illegal to actually or constructively possess cocaine, a Schedule 2 controlled substance. To have been in the actual possession of cocaine, an individual must have possessed the substance in his or her pockets, purse, backpack, or otherwise in the direct proximity of their body.

Constructive possession, on the other hand, indicates that while an individual may not have had direct access to the substance, he or she was aware of the substance’s presence with the intent and ability to possess it.

As a third degree felony, sentencing for cocaine possession may include:

• Up to 5 years in prison
• Up to 5 years of probation
• Up to $5,000 in fines
• License suspension of up to 2 years

Over the last 16 years, Tim Flaherty has aggressively defended the rights of individuals from Fort Walton Beach and surrounding areas who have been accused of possessing cocaine, and our experienced team knows what it takes to challenge any aspect of the charges that have been brought against you.

Consult With a Fort Walton Beach Cocaine Possession Lawyer

At Flaherty Defense Firm, our Fort Walton Beach cocaine possession lawyer understands how cocaine possession charges are likely to be pursued against you. Whether you are a minor or an adult, a civilian or a local military service member, our dedicated legal team can help you develop an aggressive legal strategy against your cocaine possession charges. To confidentially discuss your case with criminal defense lawyer Tim Flaherty, give us a call at (850) 243-6097 today.