South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
Cocaine possession in Florida is charged three ways:
1. Personal use amounts are usually filed as possession cases: a maximum of five years in Florida prison. Drug rehabilitation is offered to first time arrestees with no prior felony convictions.
2. Sale or Delivery of Cocaine carries a 15 year sentence. Proof of a sale, or attempt to sell any amount usually less than 20 grams.
3. Trafficking in Cocaine is charged when over 20 grams is sold, or offered for sale.
Giving cocaine is considered a sale, even if no money is contemplated. Giving a controlled substance (prescription pills) is charged as a delivery or trafficking felony in Florida.