A possession of marijuana conviction for possession amounting to greater than 20 grams is a felony conviction. This form of conviction will consequently have to be unveiled on any job application and will be confirmed in basic background checks.
Melbourne Felony Marijuana Defense Lawyer
As with any drug related offense, alleged offenders run the risk of negatively affecting their employment status, military, or academic status; prohibition from attending your child’s school or recreational activities; ineligibility to have your record sealed; and if convicted a mandatory two (2) year Driver’s License suspension.
Mark Germain is a dedicated criminal defense attorney located in Florida’s Space Coast. He represents clients accused of any manner of drug charges.
Our office is located in Melbourne, Florida and we proudly serve the surrounding communities of Palm Bay, Titusville, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cocoa, and Satellite Beach in Brevard County, Vero Beach and Sebastian in Indian River County, Deltona and Dayton Beach in Volusia County, and Kissimmee and Poinciana in Osceola County.
Contact Germain Legal by calling (321) 775-3559 or submit an online form today to start building your defense.
Possession of Marijuana / Cannabis more than 20 grams
- Third Degree Felony
- Punishable by a $5,000 fine
- Up to 5 years in Florida State Prison
- 2 year Driver’s License Suspension
Cultivation of Marijuana / Cannabis
- Third Degree Felony
- Punishable by
- Up to 5 years in Florida State Prison
- 2 year Driver’s License Suspension
Trafficking of Marijuana / Cannabis less than 25 pounds
- Third Degree Felony
- Punishable by a $5,000 fine
- Up to 5 years in Florida State Prison
- 2 year Driver’s License Suspension
Trafficking of Marijuana / Cannabis 25 – 2,000 pounds (300 – 2,000 plants)
- Second Degree Felony
- Punishable by a $25,000 fine
- Up to 15 years in Florida State Prison
- Minimum mandatory 3 year imprisonment term
Trafficking of Marijuana /Cannabis 2,000 – 10,000 pounds (2,000 to 10,000 plants)
- First Degree Felony
- Punishable by a $50,000 fine
- Up to 30 years in Florida State Prison
- Minimum mandatory 7 year imprisonment term
Trafficking of Marijuana / Cannabis 10,000 or more pounds (10,000 plants)
- First Degree Felony
- Punishable by a $200,000 fine
- Up to 30 years in Florida State Prison
- Minimum mandatory 15 year imprisonment term
Trafficking of Marijuana / Cannabis near a designated location
(1,000 feet within child care facilities, school settings, colleges & universities, churches, convenience stores or retail business, public parks, community centers or public recreational facilities)
- Second Degree Felony
- Punishable by a $10,000 fine
- Up to 15 years in Florida State Prison
Drug Diversion Programs – Felony Possession of Cannabis (marijuana)
Counties in Florida (including Brevard County, Volusia County, Seminole County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Indian River County) have programs to assist alleged drug offender avoid a felony conviction for possessing more than 20 grams of marijuana. The programs, however, can obligate up to two years of demanding probation or supervision with frequent random drug test, community service, fines and costs, and other conditions. Our Melbourne felony marijuana defense attorneys will negotiate on your behalf for the lowest possible sentencing.
Lawyer for Possession of Marijuana in Brevard County, Florida
Our office is located in Melbourne, Florida and we proudly serve the surrounding communities of Palm Bay, Titusville, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cocoa, and Satellite Beach in Brevard County, Vero Beach and Sebastian in Indian River County, Deltona and Dayton Beach in Volusia County, and Kissimmee and Poinciana in Osceola County.
Contact Germain Legal by calling (321) 775-3559 or submit an online form today to start building your defense.
