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Q: What’s the penalty for drug trafficking in Florida?
A: Drug trafficking is a first-degree felony in Florida, and it carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
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General Criminal Defense
- Should Florida Privatize Prisons
- Florida Attorney General Bondi Against Automatic Restoration of Felons’ Rights
- St Pete Police Program To Track Young Criminals
- Florida Video Captures Image of Child Abduction Suspect
- Criminal Arrests at Tampa’s Gasparilla Invasion Down
Drug Crimes / Drug Trafficking
- St Petersburg Drug Crime Lawyers Ready for Pure Hydrocodone
- Teenagers Increase Pain Medication Use
- Hydroponics Shopping in Pinellas? You’re Now a Drug Crime Suspect!
- CVS Fighting Prescription Pill Drug Abuse in Tampa Bay
- Florida Legislature Debates Over Pill Mill Epidemic
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Sweat Ankle Monitors Holding DUI Violators Accountable under Florida Law
- Don’t Miss Your Speedy Trial Deadline in Defending Your DUI Charge!
Traffic Violations
- Sports Cars Stopped for Speeding on Florida’s I-75
- Yield or Stop at Florida Pedestrian Crosswalks?
- Red Light Cameras For St. Pete: To Promote Safety or Revenue?
- False Tickets Issued by Florida Highway Patrol Trooper
Sealing and Expunging Records
Appeals / Post-Conviction Relief
Personal Injury
- Is FHP Liable for St. Petersburg Brain Dead Woman’s Injuries?
- Push for Parasailing Laws in Florida
- Tragic Death of Father and Three Sons in St Petersburg DUI Accident
- Truck Crashes Through Tampa Home and Injures Boy
- Parents of Boat-Crash Victim Sue Liquor Store for Wrongful Death
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General Criminal Defense
- What To Expect In A Police Investigation
- Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Law
- What to Expect at Booking
- What to Expect in an Arrest
- How To Avoid A Pinellas County Arrest Warrant
Drug Crimes / Drug Trafficking
- How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Latest Search and Seizure Decision Could Affect You
- When the Fourth Amendment Does Not Protect You – Consensual Encounters
- When Does a “Knock and Talk” Become a Fourth Amendment Violation?
- Florida Marijuana Grow Houses on The Rise
- Tampa Bay Prescription Pill Abuse A Problem For Legitimate Patients
Battery and Assault
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Texting While Driving – The Next DUI
- An Overview of Florida Boating Under the Influence Law
- St. Petersburg FL DUI DMV Blood Alcohol Content Defense Lawyer
- How Your Field Sobriety Test May Impact Your DUI Prosecution
- Video – Know the Evidence and Develop a Strategy
Traffic Violations
- New Seat Belt Law Will Lead to Greater Safety . . and More Criminal Arrests
- Making Sense of Florida’s “Point System”
- Violations of Florida’s Pedestrian Crosswalk Law
- What is the fine for Speeding in a St. Petersburg Construction Zone?
Violation of Probation or Community Control
- Violation of Probation or Community Control
- Fight a Pinellas County Violation of Probation or VOP
- How to Terminate Your Probation Early
Sealing and Expunging Records
- Can I expunge my Florida criminal arrest record without an attorney?
- How Do I Begin to Seal My Criminal Record?
- Moving Forward With Your Future After A Florida Arrest
- Tip for Erasing a Bogus Pinellas Arrest With An Expungement
Appeals / Post-Conviction Relief
- When is an Error in Jury Instructions Grounds for Appeal?
- Bringing an Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claim in Florida
Personal Injury
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Pinellas County: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, Largo, Pinellas Park, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Madeira Beach, Seminole, Redington Beach, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs, Odessa, Safety Harbor, Holiday, Spring Hill, Hudson, Zephyrhills, Dunedin, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Beach, Palm Harbor, Treasure Island, Indian Shores, Tierra Verde, Bay Pines, Belleair Shore, South Pasadena, Crystal Beach, Pasadena.
Hillsborough County: Tampa, Apollo Beach, Brandon, Carrollwood, Dover, Gibsonton, Lithia, Lutz, Northdale, Palma Ceia, Pebble Creek, Plant City, Riverview, Ruskin, Seffner, Sulphur Springs, Sun City, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa, Town n' County, Valrico, West Chase, Wimauma, Ybor City.
Pasco County: New Port Richey, Dade City, Gulf Harbors, Hudson, Land O' Lakes, Odessa, Port Richey, Saint Leo, Shady Hills, Trinity, Wesley Chapel.
Manatee County: Bradenton, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Ellenton, Longbeach, Longboat Key, Manatee, Palmetto, Parrish, South Bradenton, West Bradenton, Whitfield, Whitney Beach.
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Pasco County: New Port Richey, Dade City, Gulf Harbors, Hudson, Land O' Lakes, Odessa, Port Richey, Saint Leo, Shady Hills, Trinity, Wesley Chapel.
Manatee County: Bradenton, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Ellenton, Longbeach, Longboat Key, Manatee, Palmetto, Parrish, South Bradenton, West Bradenton, Whitfield, Whitney Beach.
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Rooth Law Group, P.A.
ST. PETERSBURG
4399 35th Street North, Suite 322
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Phone: (727) 797-9600
Fax: (727) 525-0360
TAMPA
Rooth Law Group, P.A.
1228 East 7th Avenue, Suite 200-A
Tampa FL 33605
Phone: (813) 333-6517
NEW PORT RICHEY
8212 Massachusetts Avenue
New Port Richey, FL 34653
SEMINOLE
Seminole Mall
11201 Park Boulevard
Suite 21
Seminole, FL 33772
Phone: (727) 797-9600
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FAQs
General Criminal Defense
- Do the police have to read my Miranda rights before they arrest me?
- What are the chances I will go to prison?
- How do I get out of jail?
Drug Crimes / Drug Trafficking
- Will I lose my license if I plea to a drug charge?
- Why should I use a lawyer in my Pinellas drug case?
- The cops charged all four occupants of my friend’s car with possession even though the drugs were found in the glove box. Can they do that?
Battery and Assault
- As the victim, how can I get the charges of Domestic Violence Battery dropped?
- Can I seal my domestic violence battery (DV Battery) record?
- What criminal charges are labeled Domestic Violence?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Can I go to trial in Pinellas County and beat my DUI?
- Does law enforcement suspend a license upon a DUI arrest?
- If I get a DUI Florida, what should I do first?
Traffic Violations
- How soon can I get a hardship license if I lost my license for 5 years?
- Can I lose my license for too many speeding tickets?
- How can I keep points off my driver’s license?
Violation of Probation or Community Control
- Are you always arrested if you violate your probation?
- How can I get off probation early?
- What is a violation of probation (VOP)?
Sealing and Expunging Records
- I received my Certificate of Eligibility to seal or expunge but I feel overwhelmed. Can the Rooth Law Group help me complete the sealing or expunging process?
- Can I erase my criminal record?
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) denied my application for sealing or expunging my criminal record, what should I do?