Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: felony - controlled substance

Max is 6 years (5 for the controlled substance and 1 for the marijuana). If this is a first arrest, he/she will certainly not get that. The state attorney will likely offer a pretrial diversion program or some kind of drug program. As long as he/she is not adjudicated guilty the record can be sealed or expunged after all court requirements are met.

Nicolas

Re: felony - controlled substance

Your friend needs to retain an attorney on this one.

Re: felony - controlled substance

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A person's possible sentence depends on which drug they were charged with and what their prior criminal record is. Points are assessed for prior convictions and will count against a party when found guilty of a new crime. Your friend needs to retain counsel to represent him in this matter.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.