Narcotics and Drug Crimes
Including Federal and State
Being charged with a drug-related crime is a serious matter that faces harsh penalties, such as large fines, probation, and extensive prison sentences if convicted. Manuel Gonzalez has been defending individuals charged with narcotics and drug crimes since 1985. His years of experience have not only prepared him for intricate and complex cases but is extremely knowledgeable in state and federal drug laws. With this and Manny’s understanding of how stressful these situations can be for his clients; he has the ability to create a strong defense that has shown time and time again to be an invaluable asset to clients in court. Manny can effectively represent you if you are a target of a grand jury investigation and/or fighting extraditions to or from the United States. Do not go at it alone, call Manny who will defend your constitutional rights.
NARCOTICS & DRUG CRIMES
Including Federal and State
Being charged with a drug-related crime is a serious matter that faces harsh penalties, such as large fines, probation, and extensive prison sentences if convicted. Manuel Gonzalez has been defending individuals charged with narcotics and drug crimes since 1985. His years of experience have not only prepared him for intricate and complex cases but is extremely knowledgeable in state and federal drug laws. With this and Manny’s understanding of how stressful these situations can be for his clients; he has the ability to create a strong defense that has shown time and time again to be an invaluable asset to clients in court. Manny can effectively represent you if you are a target of a grand jury investigation and/or fighting extraditions to or from the United States. Do not go at it alone, call Manny who will defend your constitutional rights.
Narcotics and drug crimes areas of expertise include but are not limited to:
- Manufacturing – In the state of Florida, drug manufacturing or the creation/cultivation of illegal substances faces harsh penalties regardless of the amount law enforcement has confiscated. Assisting in the manufacturing process is still considered full manufacturing.
- Distributing – Distribution of illegal substances entails selling or conspiracy to sell regardless of amount.
- Importing – Importing illegal substances sometimes carries a mandatory minimum sentence as do many other drug offenses. An individual can be charged with importing as long as the prosecution is able to prove that the illegal substances crossed the border into the United States. Importation can be accomplished via private airplanes or boats, cargo ships, or even public airports.
- Trafficking – Trafficking entails the purchase or selling, manufacturing, transportation, and possession of illegal substances. Trafficking is an extremely serious crime and is one of the most harshly punished. It can be tried under both state and federal law and most often it is considered a federal crime.
- Seizure of illegal controlled substances – Search and seizure laws protect individuals from unjustified government invasion of our individual privacy and is part of our constitutional rights. Violations of these laws are very common in drug cases and if evidence and/or confiscation of drugs were obtained illegally by law enforcement, the evidence may not be admissible in court.
- Possession/minor possession – Possession of an illegal substance occurs when an individual owns or has a drug in their custody without having any legal justification. For an individual to be charged with possession the prosecution must be able to prove that the defendant knowingly had the drug. Charges will also depend on the type of drug and the amount in possession. The substances related to the drug charges above include but are not limited to cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, heroin, crack, methamphetamine, crack, LSD, and prescription medication.
Narcotics and drug crimes areas of expertise include but are not limited to:
- Manufacturing – In the state of Florida, drug manufacturing or the creation/cultivation of illegal substances faces harsh penalties regardless of the amount law enforcement has confiscated. Assisting in the manufacturing process is still considered full manufacturing.
- Distributing – Distribution of illegal substances entails selling or conspiracy to sell regardless of amount.
- Importing – Importing illegal substances sometimes carries a mandatory minimum sentence as do many other drug offenses. An individual can be charged with importing as long as the prosecution is able to prove that the illegal substances crossed the border into the United States. Importation can be accomplished via private airplanes or boats, cargo ships, or even public airports.
- Trafficking – Trafficking entails the purchase or selling, manufacturing, transportation, and possession of illegal substances. Trafficking is an extremely serious crime and is one of the most harshly punished. It can be tried under both state and federal law and most often it is considered a federal crime.
- Seizure of illegal controlled substances – Search and seizure laws protect individuals from unjustified government invasion of our individual privacy and is part of our constitutional rights. Violations of these laws are very common in drug cases and if evidence and/or confiscation of drugs were obtained illegally by law enforcement, the evidence may not be admissible in court.
- Possession/minor possession – Possession of an illegal substance occurs when an individual owns or has a drug in their custody without having any legal justification. For an individual to be charged with possession the prosecution must be able to prove that the defendant knowingly had the drug. Charges will also depend on the type of drug and the amount in possession. The substances related to the drug charges above include but are not limited to cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, heroin, crack, methamphetamine, crack, LSD, and prescription medication.