Drug Crimes Attorneys
A conviction for trafficking or possession of even a small amount of drugs can have lifelong consequences. Possession of drug paraphernalia can also result in criminal possession charges. A criminal record can make it difficult to find employment, secure housing or qualify for certain loans. That is why it is important to protect your rights through strong criminal defense representation.
At the law firm of Avera & Smith, our Gainesville attorneys have been serving the needs of people throughout Florida for more than 65 years. Our attorneys understand federal drug sentencing guidelines and the criteria that judges use to depart from those guidelines. We are prepared to put our extensive experience of defending against drug charges to work for you. We are committed to protecting your rights and your future.
Our lawyers have a wealth of experience defending against many charges, including:
- Drug Possession: Have you been accused of possessing marijuana, ecstasy/MDMA, crystal meth, crack cocaine, heroin or any other illegal substance in Florida? If so, it is wise to get a skilled attorney on your side as soon as possible.
- Drug Trafficking: We represent individuals charged with transporting illegal drugs over state borders or into the country.
- Drug Manufacturing or Cultivation: From marijuana grow houses to methamphetamine labs, manufacturing or growing drugs is a very serious charge and requires expert representation.
- Prescription Drugs Crimes: Whether you are charged with illegally possessing OxyContin (oxycodone), Demerol (meperidine), Ritalin (methylphenidate), Vicodin (hydrocodone), Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam) or any other prescription drug, we can explore all the defenses available to you.
Were Your Constitutional Rights Violated?
Our law firm will thoroughly investigate the charges against you and determine if law enforcement may have violated any of your rights during an arrest or search and seizure. If they searched your home without a warrant, failed to read your Miranda rights or made any other mistake, our attorneys will take full advantage of the situation. In some cases, a constitutional rights violation may be enough to get the charges against you reduced or even dismissed.