Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Criminal penalties related to drug charges

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for state or federal drug charges, there are things you need to know. State and federal laws provide for vigorous prosecution of drug trafficking, drug possession and other drug related offenses. Criminal penalties related to drug charges have become increasingly severe. The Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000 allows assets to be seized or forfeited for drug offenses, and the Patriot Act has further impacted the court system’s tolerance for arresting procedures that had previously not been permitted.