Tampa Drug Trafficking Lawyer

Drug trafficking is one of the most aggressively prosecuted drug crimes in Florida. Unlike other drug offenses, trafficking charges are often based solely on the quantity of a substance, not whether you intended to distribute it.

If you have been accused of trafficking drugs in Tampa, Hillsborough County, or anywhere in the Tampa Bay area, you are facing serious felony charges that may carry mandatory prison sentences. These cases require immediate action and skilled criminal defense.

AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY MATTERS WHEN YOU’RE FACING DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES IN FLORIDA

If you face criminal charges for drug trafficking in Florida, you need a skilled attorney who understands exactly how these cases are built and how to break them down. Mike G Law brings more than three decades of experience as both a former state prosecutor and a Tampa criminal defense lawyer. He has handled complex drug crime cases at both the state and federal levels and knows what it takes to challenge evidence, expose procedural flaws, and push back against mandatory sentencing. His law office is committed to providing a strategic, aggressive defense designed to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.

Mike G Law represents individuals charged with serious drug crimes throughout the Tampa Bay area, including:

• Hernando County
• Hillsborough County
• Pasco County
• Pinellas County
• Polk County

HIRING TAMPA DRUG TRAFFICKING LAWYER MIKE G LAW MAY BE CRITICAL TO YOUR DRUG TRAFFICKING DEFENSE

Drug trafficking charges in Florida come with mandatory prison sentences, massive fines, and the potential to permanently impact your future. Prosecutors in Hillsborough County and throughout the Tampa Bay area are known for aggressively pursuing these criminal offenses, and without an experienced attorney, your options may be limited.

Mike G leverages his criminal law experience, including time as a former state prosecutor, to provide valuable insight into your criminal case. He understands both sides of the courtroom and uses that insight to develop targeted, strategic defenses for clients facing serious drug charges.

How Mike G Can Help:

• Analyze the Specifics of Your Arrest: Was the stop or search legal? Were your rights violated during the investigation? Mike G carefully examines how law enforcement obtained evidence and whether your constitutional rights were violated.
• Challenge the Evidence: Trafficking charges often hinge on the weight and type of substance involved. Mike G can dispute lab results, investigate chain-of-custody issues, and identify problems in how the drugs were handled or tested.
• Dispute Constructive Possession: If drugs were found in a shared space or in a vehicle you were driving but do not own, the state must prove you knew they were there. Mike G knows how to challenge these assumptions.
• Negotiate with Prosecutors: In some cases, Mike G can work to reduce charges to lesser offenses or argue for sentencing alternatives that avoid prison time. His relationships with local trial lawyers, law enforcement officers, and other officials can support meaningful negotiations.
• Fight for You in Court: If your case goes to trial, Mike G is a seasoned Tampa criminal defense attorney with courtroom experience who will present a strong, fact-based defense and fight for the best possible outcome.

Hiring Mike G Law could be the single most important decision you make to protect your future and face serious drug charges with confidence.

Get the help you need today. Call or Text Mike G now on his cell at 813-468-3081 or request a free consultation online.

WHAT QUALIFIES AS DRUG TRAFFICKING IN FLORIDA?

Under Florida Statute §893.135, drug trafficking is defined as knowingly selling, purchasing, manufacturing, delivering, or possessing certain amounts of controlled substances.

Drug trafficking thresholds vary by the drug involved. Here are a few examples:

• Marijuana: 25 pounds or more
• Cocaine: 28 grams or more
• Fentanyl or Heroin: 4 grams or more
• Methamphetamine: 14 grams or more
• Oxycodone or Hydrocodone: weight varies by pill form

These amounts can be combined across packages or locations, meaning you could face trafficking charges for substances found in multiple places connected to you, even if they were not all found together.

FLORIDA DRUG TRAFFICKING PENALTIES YOU MAY FACE

Drug trafficking is always a felony, and in many cases, it carries mandatory minimum sentences and substantial fines. Penalties increase based on the type and quantity of the controlled substance involved.

Examples of trafficking penalties under Florida law:

• Cocaine (28 to 200 grams): 3 years minimum, $50,000 fine
• Fentanyl (4 to 14 grams): 7 years minimum, $50,000 fine
• Marijuana (25 to 2,000 pounds): 3 years minimum, $25,000 fine
• Heroin (4 to 14 grams): 3 years minimum, $50,000 fine

In some cases, trafficking charges may carry 7, 15, or even 25-year minimums, especially when large quantities or prior convictions are involved.

CAN YOU BE CHARGED WITH A DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO INTENT TO SELL?

Yes. This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of Florida’s drug trafficking laws.

You do not have to be caught selling drugs to be charged with trafficking. Florida law focuses on drug weight, not whether a sale took place. This means even individuals with no intent to sell can face the same serious consequences as high-level dealers.

If you are arrested with enough of a controlled substance, especially a Schedule I drug like cocaine, heroin, or fentanyl, you may face trafficking charges based solely on possession.

STATE VS. FEDERAL DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES

Drug trafficking cases can be prosecuted in either state or federal court, depending on the specifics. Federal charges are generally triggered by:

• Interstate drug activity
• Involvement of federal law enforcement, such as the DEA or FBI
• Organized or large-scale distribution networks
• Conspiracy or racketeering allegations

Federal drug cases typically carry harsher sentencing guidelines, no parole, and longer mandatory minimums.

Mike G is prepared to represent clients in both courts. He understands the differences in procedure, sentencing rules, and discovery obligations between state and federal cases and uses that knowledge to craft effective, strategic defenses.

WHAT IF THE DRUGS WEREN’T YOURS? CAN YOU BE CONVICTED OF A DRUG CRIME?

Unfortunately, yes. Even if you did not own the drugs or were unaware of their presence, prosecutors may pursue a conviction based on constructive possession. This means that if drugs were found in a location you had access to (such as your car, home, or storage unit) you may still be held responsible.

In these cases, Mike G looks for:

• Weaknesses in how the drugs were discovered
• Illegal searches and seizures
• Lack of fingerprints or direct ties to the drugs
• Gaps in law enforcement’s timeline or witness accounts

A strong defense can create reasonable doubt, which may be enough to avoid conviction.

As a former Assistant State Attorney, Mike G has built a reputation for his strategic representation and aggressive defense to counter the State’s tactics.

HOW MIKE G LAW BUILDS A STRONG DEFENSE IN DRUG TRAFFICKING CASES

When you’re charged with drug trafficking in Florida, your future is on the line. The stakes include mandatory prison time, substantial fines, and a felony record that can follow you for life. These cases move quickly, and without a strong legal defense, you could lose your opportunity to fight back.

As a long-standing Tampa criminal defense attorney with expertise in Florida drug trafficking laws, Mike G Law has extensive knowledge of complex legal systems, understands how prosecutors build these cases, and, more importantly, knows how to take them apart.

What Mike G Law Can Do for You

• Conduct a thorough review of the stop, search, and seizure
• Challenge the quantity and classification of the controlled substance
• Investigate constitutional violations or improper procedures
• Seek to suppress evidence or reduce charges before trial
• Prepare a courtroom-ready defense focused on dismantling the prosecution’s case

Every detail matters in a drug trafficking case. From arrest to trial, Mike G Law is prepared to defend your rights. While each case is different, Mike G’s goal is always the same: to try to protect your future and fight for the best possible outcome.

CONTACT MIKE G LAW TODAY FOR A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION ABOUT YOUR DRUG CRIME CASE

The consequences of a trafficking conviction can affect your freedom, finances, family, and future. That is why it is critical to act fast and speak with an experienced attorney. Mike G has successfully defended individuals throughout Tampa, Hillsborough County, and across the Tampa Bay area against serious drug crime allegations.

Whether you’re facing criminal accusations or you’ve been arrested, the earlier you get legal help, the better your chances of avoiding the most serious penalties.

Schedule a free, confidential case evaluation today.

New clients: Call or Text Mike G at 813-468-3081!