Lee County, FL. In the State of Florida, a conviction for any drug offense will results in an automatic and immediate two year suspension of a driver's license. The suspension goes into effect regardless of whether or not the crime was driving-related. This includes a conviction for possession of marijuana. Florida penalizes the possession of marijuana even in very small amounts. Possession of 20 grams or less is a first-degree misdemeanor.
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A marijuana conviction has many other long term serious consequences and is punishable by up to one year in prison, in addition to probation, fines, court costs and other penalties. College students convicted of possession have a lot at stake. If convicted, a college student will loss eligibility for state financial aid and student loans, jeopardize college enrollment status, employment opportunities and other future prospects. When charged with possession of marijuana, it is critical to take appropriate action and retain an experienced criminal defense attorney.
A Lee County college student facing possession charges took precautions to protect his future by retaining the knowledgeable and skilled criminal defense attorneys at Musca Law.
Our experienced criminal defense attorneys at Musca Law thoroughly investigate the facts surrounding criminal drug charges to determine the most effective defense strategy. Our ultimate goal is to defend our client's rights and protect their interests. We aggressively challenged the evidence against our client and negotiated with the State Attorney assigned to his case. Our client received a Withhold of Adjudication, meaning he did not get convicted of the possession charge and his future was protected.
