Drug trafficking is considered to be the sale, delivery, manufacture, or, possession of certain drugs over a specified quantity. Unlike drug possession charges, convictions for State and Federal criminal law violations imposes severe penalties for drug trafficking offenses. Minimum mandatories for drug offenses can range from 5 years to life in prison, depending upon the quantity and type of drug. Due to the severity of these charges and the draconian penalties they carry, it is extremely important to involve an experienced Miami, Florida drug trafficking attorney as soon as possible.
Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties and Sentencing
Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Florida Drug Trafficking Mandatory Penalties
| Controlled Substance/Amount | Minimum Mandatory Sentence |
| 200 grams Hydrocodone | 25 Years State Prison |
| 100 grams Oxycodone | 25 Years State Prison |
| 28 grams of Opiates | 25 Years State Prison |
| 50 to 200 grams Hydrocodone | 15 Years State Prison |
| 25 to 100 grams Oxycodone | 15 Years State Prison |
| 14 grams of Opiates | 15 Years State Prison |
| 10,000 pounds/plants of Cannabis | 15 Years State Prison |
| 400 grams of Cocaine | 15 Years State Prison |
| 400 grams of Phencyclidine | 15 Years State Prison |
| 25 kilograms of Methaqualone | 15 Years State Prison |
| 200 grams of Amphetamine | 15 Years State Prison |
| 28 grams of Flunitrazepam | 15 Years State Prison |
| 10 Kilograms of GHB | 15 Years State Prison |
| 10 Kilograms of GBL | 15 Years State Prison |
| 400 grams of MDMA | 15 Years State Prison |
| 7 grams of LSD | 15 Years State Prison |
| 28 to 50 grams Hydrocodone | 7 Years State Prison |
| 14 to 25 grams Oxycodone | 7 Years State Prison |
| 2,000 pounds/plants of Cannabis | 7 Years State Prison |
| 200 grams of Cocaine | 7 Years State Prison |
| 200 grams of Phencyclidine | 7 Years State Prison |
| 5 Kilograms of Methaqualone | 7 Years State Prison |
| 28 grams of Amphetamine | 7 Years State Prison |
| 14 grams of Flunitrazepam | 7 Years State Prison |
| 5 Kilograms of GHB | 7 Years State Prison |
| 200 grams of MDMA | 7 Years State Prison |
| 5 grams of LSD | 7 Years State Prison |
| 14 to 28 grams Hydrocodone | 3 Years State Prison |
| 7 to 14 grams Oxycodone | 3 Years State Prison |
| 25 Pounds or 30,000 plants of Cannabis | 3 Years State Prison |
| 4 grams of Opiates | 3 Years State Prison |
| 28 grams of Cocaine | 3 Years State Prison |
| 28 grams of Phencyclidine | 3 Years State Prison |
| 200 grams of Methaqualone | 3 Years State Prison |
| 14 grams of Amphetamine | 3 Years State Prison |
| 4 grams of Flunitrazepam | 3 Years State Prison |
| 1 Kilogram of GHB | 3 Years State Prison |
| 10 grams of MDMA | 3 Years State Prison |
| 1 Gram of LSD | 3 Years State Prison |
Other Resources
Florida Statute 893.135 – Florida drug trafficking statute.
21 U.S. Code § 841 – Federal drug trafficking statute.
Contact an Experienced Miami Drug Trafficking Attorney
Whether you or a loved one has been arrested or are under investigation for drug trafficking in Florida, it is critical to consult with an experienced drug trafficking attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected. You need the counsel of an experienced lawyer to guide you through the process and maximize your chances of resolving your case with a favorable outcome.
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