Drug Defense Attorney in Tampa

Drug crimes in Florida involve the sale, possession, transportation and manufacturing of illegal controlled substances. Additionally, drug crimes and offenses include the unauthorized use, possession or sale of prescription medications.

Florida has some of the toughest drug laws and penalties in the country. A drug-related conviction can result in a combination of prison time, probation, mandatory drug treatment, and a criminal record. If you or a loved one are under investigation or have already been arrested for a drug charge, you need an experienced and aggressive drug defense lawyer in Tampa who will protect your rights and fight for your freedom.

Accused of a Drug-Related Crime?

If you are facing a charge for a drug crime, you may be stressed or afraid especially if it is your first time dealing with this type of situation. Rest assured, you do have options. The first step you should take is to contact a drug defense attorney in Tampa. Anthony Rickman has over 10 years of experience practicing criminal law and has tried hundreds of cases before judges and has negotiated numerous favorable outcomes on the behalf of his clients.

Types of Drug Charges

The Rickman Firm handles all types of drug-related crimes and provides clients strategic defense and tenacious representation in the following, but not limited to, areas:

  • – Illegal drug possession (including prescription drugs)
  • – Drug possession with intent to sell or deliver
  • – Drug cultivation or manufacturing
  • – Drug house operation
  • – Drug trafficking
  • – Sale/Delivery of drugs

Get Advice From a Drug Defense Lawyer in Tampa

Do not attempt to handle drug charges alone. Any delay in hiring a drug defense lawyer in Tampa immediately upon being accused or arrested is a big mistake. A free consultation with Anthony Rickman is just a phone call away.

Mr. Rickman will take the time to review the facts of your arrest, examine evidence, and pose important questions to uncover any unlawful actions that may have occurred during your encounter with the police. This includes determining if your Miranda Rights were read during the arrest, what your encounter with the police was like, and if there were witnesses present. Uncovering any illegal acts such as illegal searches or obtaining admissions or statements unlawfully can be used to get charges dismissed or reduced significantly.

For a free consultation with an experienced drug defense attorney in Tampa, please contact The Rickman Law Firm at (813) 712-8736 or submit our contact request form.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.

Case Results

Two Felony Charges & Four Misdemeanors Dropped

The Client was originally charged with three Felony counts of Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Battery on a Leo, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Along side the three felony counts, he was
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Three Felony Charges Dismissed

The Client was originally charged with three Felony counts of escaping from law enforcement custody, resisting officer, and battery on a law enforcement. Defense was able to get the State to agree on a diversion program
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Mandatory Prison charges reduced to minimum Probation time – Adjudication Withheld on all Six Felonies & Three Misdemeanors

After the Client was originally arrested for Robbery charges, while out on bond he got rearrested with new charges. The Client was charged with a total of six Felony counts of Uttering a Forged Instrument (two counts), Grand
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