Possession with Intent to Sell Tampa Drug Possession Attorneys

If you have been arrested for possession with intent to sell contact an aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your case and possible defenses to the charge. Law enforcement officers often over trump up a simple possession case and alleged the possession was with the intent to sell or deliver. Although it is easy for the officer to trump up the charge it is often far more difficult for the prosecutor to prove it at trial beyond all reasonable doubt. 

We represent people charged with possession with intent to sell a controlled substance in Tampa in Hillsborough County, Clearwater or St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Bradenton in Manatee County, Bartow or Lakeland in Polk County and New Port Richey or Dade City in Pasco County, Florida.

Punishments and Penalties for Possession with Intent to Sell under Florida Law

The punishment for intent to sell or delivery is drastically more serious then simple possession. Small factual details often make the difference, although even in tough cases, an aggressive defense may cause the prosecutor to drop the intent to sell or deliver accusation.

Factors indicating intent to sell or deliver can include the following:

1. statements by the defendant admitting that he had the intent to sell the drugs;
2. the manner in which the drugs were packaged;
3. the presence of drug paraphernalia such as scales, or baggies;
4. the presence of U.S. Currency (cash);
5. the presence of a firearm or other weapon; and
6. the types and quantities of drugs involved.

Defenses to Fighting Charges for Possession with Intent to Sell under Florida Law

If any of the factors mentioned above are not present in the case, that may also be circumstantial evidence that the possession was not with the intention to sell. A conviction for “intent to sell” can have serious consequences when it comes to finding housing, qualifying for student loans or financial aid, pursuing a higher education, and finding employment.

Finding a Tampa Attorney for Possession with Intent to Sell Charges

If you have been arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, contact an experienced Tampa Drug Attorney to discuss your arrest in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Sarasota County, or Manatee County, Florida.

Article last updated on February 19, 2012.