Attorney for possession of controlled substances

We will take your drug charge seriously

Getting caught with an illegal controlled substance or narcotic is a serious crime. People charged with drug possession face prison or jail time, long probation, and really high costs. Florida is one of the states known for its strict drug crime laws. On top of the time being locked up and money – it can take years to dig out of other holes, like driver’s license suspension and surcharges. If you’re facing possession of controlled substance in Florida, attorney Adam Harmelin wants to help. He is an experienced and a dedicated criminal defense attorney.

Florida Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance

The Florida law criminalizing possession of illegal drugs is complex and convoluted. It can be difficult to pick your way through. Depending on the type of drug, the amount (weight) of drug, and the circumstances; charges can be anywhere from a minor misdemeanor to a felony with a Life sentence.

What to do if getting caught?

Don't try to talk your way out - Anything you say to a police officer will most certainly used against you.

How we can defend you?

Determine whether your Fourth Amendment rights were violated.

Argue the drugs in question belonged to someone else, were planted in your vehicle or home.

Conclude if the search warrant which allowed the police to search your home or car, it was invalid, or there was an invalid execution of the search warrant.

Challenging other case specific details.

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Fort Lauderdale DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer

Choose Harmelin Law to defend your rights

Criminal Attorney Adam Harmelin has 20 years of experience as a trial attorney. Attorney Harmelin and his legal team can provide the aggressive criminal defense representation you need and deserve to challenge your charges in South Florida.

Contact DUI Attorney Adam Harmelin, P.A. 24/7 to learn how we can fight for you and request your no-cost consultation!

Aggressive Defense from Attorney Adam Harmelin

We have experience with virtually every type of criminal offense a person may be accused of, in State, Federal or Juvenile Court. 24/7 RISK FREE Consultation. Our Fort Lauderdale criminal attorney can help if you've been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, including DUI.

The Office of Harmelin Law, P.A. is conveniently located at:

110 SE 6th Street. Suite 1700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Criminal Charges

Facing a criminal charge gets a lot less daunting when you have an experienced criminal defense attorney like Adam Harmelin.

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DUI Defense

An individual arrested for DUI has only 10 days from the date of the arrest to drive legally before their driver license is suspended by the DHSMV.

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Harmelin Law handles criminal and DUI defense cases throughout South Florida, including, but not limited to, Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County, as well as the cities of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hillsboro, Hollywood, Lake Worth, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, Parkland, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, Tamarac Wellington, West Palm Beach and Weston.

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