Orlando Drug Possession Attorneys

Possession of an Illicit Substance in Florida 

The state of Florida is dedicated to fighting the war on drugs. Law enforcement officers and prosecutors alike work hard to get convictions against those who commit drug crimes, and very little leniency is granted to those who have been arrested or charged with the commission of a drug-related crime. Even a first-time charge for possession of a single marijuana cigarette means the mandatory suspension of your driver's license for a period of two years. 

We do not charge anything for your initial consultation, and we offer several payment plans to make hiring our firm easier for our clients. Our bilingual attorneys and can staff provide legal services in both English and Spanish. Get in touch with us today to learn more.

What Is Drug Possession?

Possession of an illicit substance, or drug possession, is a crime in which the suspect did not necessarily manufacture, distribute, or sell a controlled substance but, instead, willfully had the controlled substance in his or her possession. 

The law considers a controlled substance to be in someone’s “possession” if they have a reasonable degree of control over the substance. 

In other words, a drug does not need to be on your person for you to be charged with drug possession; you could face charges if the substance was in your vehicle, home, or anywhere in your vicinity where you could reasonably control, access, or use the substance. 

We defend possession cases involving all types of drugs, including:

• Cocaine
• Crystal meth
• Ecstasy/MDMA
• PCP
• And more

Common Defenses to Drug Possession Charges

Just because you have been arrested for drug possession does not by any means guarantee that you will be convicted. Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. There are several common defenses to drug possession that our attorneys can employ on your behalf.

Some of the common defenses to drug possession charges include: 

• Unlawful search and seizure 
• Miranda rights violations 
• Inaccurate and improper crime lab analyses 
• Illegal entrapment 
• Medical marijuana exemptions 
• Missing or lost evidence 
• Inadmissible evidence 
• Innocence 

The first defense—unlawful search and seizure—has to do with your constitutional protections under the Fourth Amendment from illegal searches and seizures. If law enforcement finds drugs in "plain view," they may be seized and used against you; otherwise, the police must obtain a signed warrant to search your home, vehicle, or other personal belongings. 

At Ali & Blankner, our experienced defense lawyers work to force the prosecution to produce the drugs in question. It is sometimes the case that the prosecution will lose or otherwise not be able to produce the substance taken from you by human error. No matter why the drugs cannot be produced, a lack of evidence can seriously hurt the case against you.

Our attorneys explore all possible defense strategies and work tirelessly to build powerful cases on behalf of those accused of drug possession. We understand what is at stake, which is why we do everything possible to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients. 

If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with possession of an illicit substance, we strongly encourage you to contact an Orlando drug possession lawyer at Ali & Blankner right away. We can analyze all evidence against you, challenge any inaccuracies in the prosecution's case, interview witnesses, gather additional information, and advise you of your legal options. 

Do not let drug charges ruin your life. If you have been charged with possession of an illicit substance, contact an attorney at our firm and schedule your confidential consultation today: (407) 753-1312.