Marijuana Trafficking

Marijuana trafficking is when a person intentionally purchases, sells, manufactures, possesses, or transports 25 pounds or more of cannabis or 300 or more cannabis plants. Cannabis trafficking charges can result in severe penalties. Trafficking of marijuana will result in felony charges.

Law enforcement is constantly on the lookout for cannabis grows houses and trafficking operations. If you or someone you know has been arrested for trafficking in cannabis, it is vital that you obtain legal representation. Hiring a skilled attorney can greatly increase your chances of reducing or dismissing your drug trafficking charges.

Pensacola Attorney for Trafficking Cannabis in Florida

Are you currently being investigated with cannabis trafficking in Escambia County or Santa Rosa County? Exercise your right to remain silent with law enforcement and seek legal counsel now. John Terrezza at Terrezza Law is an experienced criminal defense attorney.

John Terrezza is a part of the legal committee for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (otherwise known as NORML). He is current with any recent changes in Florida marijuana laws. Additionally, John Terrezza cares about each and every client. He will update you every step of the way, and use all resources to obtain the best possible results for your case.

Terrezza Law defends those accused of marijuana offenses throughout the Florida Panhandle area including Navarre, Pensacola, Milton, and Gulf Breeze.

Call us at (850) 764-5291, or simply submit an online contact form today.

Overview for Trafficking Marijuana in Florida

Jury Instructions for Trafficking Marijuana in Florida

Jury instructions serve to guide a jury through their deliberation of a verdict. They are also a good way for you to know what the prosecution is going to attempt to prove to convict you if you are charged with trafficking. The following are the necessary elements for a person to be convicted of marijuana trafficking:

The alleged offender arrested for trafficking in marijuana knowingly possessed, sold, manufactured, purchased, delivered, or brought into the State of Florida a chemical substance;
The substance is marijuana or cannabis;
The quantity of the marijuana or cannabis involved was either in excess of 25 pounds or involved at least 300 cannabis or marijuana plants.

Note that the term “trafficking” can be misleading because possession and manufacture of more than 25 pounds are both considered trafficking under the statute.

Penalties for Cannabis Trafficking in Florida

The penalties for trafficking of marijuana are dependent on the amount of marijuana possessed. Trafficking cannabis amounts can be in either pounds or number of plants.

The legal consequences for those convicted of trafficking in cannabis include:

25 pounds – 2,000 pounds
300 – 2,000 plants
- Second Degree Felony with a maximum punishment of up to 30 years in prison, possible fine of up to $25,000, and a mandatory minimum of 3 years in prison.
2,000 pounds – 10,000 pounds
2,000 plants – 10,000 plants
- First Degree Felony with a maximum punishment of up to 30 years in prison, possible fine of up to $50,000, and a mandatory minimum of 7 years in prison.
10,000 or more pounds
10,000 or more plants
- First Degree Felony with a maximum punishment of up to 30 years in prison, possible fine of up to $20,000, and a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison.

Additional Resources

NORML – Visit the website for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, otherwise known as (NORML). NORML is dedicated to lobbying for sensible public policies surrounding the use of cannabis. Find more information regarding marijuana penalties, resources, and recent legislation.

Florida Cannabis Trafficking Laws – Visit the official website for Florida laws and regulations. Find more information regarding trafficking in controlled substances. Read more regarding the elements of the charge, penalties, and possible defenses in court.

Lawyer for Trafficking in Cannabis in Pensacola, Florida

If you or someone you know has been charged with cannabis trafficking, it is crucial that you seek an attorney. A skilled attorney can explain the intricacies of your charge, suppress evidence, and file motions for you. Find that attorney today with John Terrezza.

John Terrezza is a practiced attorney who focuses on criminal defense. He is passionate about defending his client's rights. Attorney John Terrezza treats every client with the utmost care and will keep you informed of all aspects throughout your case. Additionally, Mr. Terrezza is an active member of the Pensacola legal community. He serves as 2018 President for the Society of the Criminal Defense Bar-Pensacola Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Find an attorney who puts you first. Terrezza Law defends clients throughout the greater Escambia County and Santa Rosa County area including surrounding communities such as Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Milton, and Pensacola.

Call John Terrezza at (850) 764-5291 or submit an online contact form for a free consultation.

This article was last updated on September 24, 2018.