Fort Lauderdale Drug Crimes Lawyer
In the war on drugs, there are many civilian casualties. It is often the users, not distributors, of drugs ranging from marijuana to heroin, facing the harshest penalties. Perhaps you are such a casualty. If you have been arrested for any type of drug crime, you want an experienced and effective attorney protecting your rights. At the Fort Lauderdale offices of the Stella Law Firm, we handle defend drug charges in state and federal court.
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Many people who use prescription drugs, such as oxycontin, have developed physical dependencies and addictions after legal use. Unable to legally obtain prescriptions, they may turn to forgery and theft, or they may purchase these drugs on the "black market" which could lead to a mandatory twenty-five year prison sentence. It is our job to make sure people who need help get help, not jail time.
Conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding your case, we will make sure the prosecution is giving all relevant materials. You have a legal right to all evidence the prosecution obtains, and if there is anything missing, we will enforce your rights in court. Once we have all pertinent information, we will develop a strategy of defense in keeping with the law and your case. There may be recognized defenses that you are not aware of that may be useful in your case.
Providing drug crimes defense in the state and federal courts of South Florida, our firm handles a wide range of cases. From minor possession or distribution charges to federal drug trafficking and drug importation, we can protect your rights for drug crimes involving a variety of narcotics, including:
- Marijuana
- Prescription Drugs
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- Inhalants
- Psychedelics
As a former prosecutor and defense lawyer with almost thirty years of experience, attorney Craig Stella knows that the police do not always work with your best interests in mind. With such significant penalties for drug crimes, our firm will make sure law enforcement plays by the rules. We will not allow them to violate your rights by making unreasonable or warrantless search and seizures or forced confessions.
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Tailoring our counsel to address the needs of our clients, we will help you fight whatever drug crimes you may face. Open during weekly business hours, our Fort Lauderdale offices are across the street from the Broward County Courthouse. We also offer evening and weekend appointments. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
