Defuniak Springs Drug Possession Information

Northwest Florida is home to one of the highest concentrations of marijuana growing operations, and crystal meth labs in the state of Florida. Police and DEA are cracking down on illegal drugs all through the Panhandle. Sometimes in their eagerness police will arrest someone without proper evidence, or without following due process. If you are arrested in Walton county, or anywhere in the western Florida Panhandle, you should hire Sherry Ivey Jones to defend your case. If you are charged with possession of a schedule I substance, you need a lawyer that is well-versed in criminal drug possession charges.

Schedule I Drugs-Always Illegal

Schedule I substances are considered differently in the courts than Schedule II – V substances. There is no medicinal benefit, and no legal means of possession for schedule I substances.

The most common Schedule I Drugs are:

• Cannabis
• LSD or other hallucinogens
• PCP
• Heroin
• Common “date rape” drugs such as GHB, “roofies” or Quaaludes
• Methamphetamines or related precursor chemicals

There are also several hundred chemicals, isomers, salts and other iterations of illegal chemicals. Possession of any of these outside of an industrial or legal research setting is a potential criminal charge. If you are found in possession of any of these chemicals in any amount you can be charged with a crime. Whether those charges are valid or not is determined in the court, and you need it lawyer that will fight every point of your case in your defense.

 Additional Charges

If you are found in possession of drug paraphernalia in addition to illegal substances your charges can be increased, and the defense of your case becomes more problematic. See our article about drug paraphernalia charges to see how additional charges can affect your case.

Possession of schedule II – V substances without a prescription or out of the context of therapy can also result in drug possession charges. For prescription drug charges see our article about controlled substances.

If you are arrested and found with large quantities of drugs, or materials for making drugs, you may be charged with trafficking, intent to distribute or manufacture, or other related charges. Don’t leave your case to a public defender, and don’t let charges go unchallenged. Consult an attorney today.

Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney Today

Sherry Ivey Jones can defend you if you are charged with criminal drug possession. Sherry has years of experience successfully defending drug possession, drug distribution, and other drug-related charges. Sherry will analyze the specifics of your case and determine the best defense strategy for your circumstances. Contact her at her Gulf Breeze office in Santa Rosa County at (850) 934-6554. This office services Walton County as well.  Sherry works only in criminal defense law and in the counties of Escambia, Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa. She has cross-examined numerous county and city police forces and knows how to get the truth out in your case. Facing a Defuniak Springs drug possession charge is not something you should deal with on your own. Call Sherry today for your free consultation.