Defending Clients Against Possession, Trafficking, and Drug Offense Allegations

Don’t let a drug charge destroy your future. We provide experienced, strategic defense for possession, trafficking, and prescription drug cases.

Protecting Your Record, Rights, and Freedom

Aggressive Criminal Defense for All Florida Drug Charges

Drug charges in Florida are serious—and the consequences can be life-altering. From simple possession to felony trafficking, a conviction can lead to jail time, steep fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record. Worse still, drug convictions can impact your employment, housing, driver’s license, and even your immigration status.


At Pedro L. Salim Law Firm, we fight back. We defend clients charged with all types of drug crimes, including possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, synthetic drugs, and unauthorized prescription medications. We challenge unlawful searches, question lab testing procedures, and expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.


Whether you’re a first-time offender or facing enhanced penalties as a repeat offender, we help you pursue every opportunity for dismissal, diversion, or reduced charges.

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Every Case Deserves a Customized Defense

We Build Smart, Thorough Strategies for Drug Possession, Sales, and Trafficking

Florida drug laws are among the harshest in the country—but they’re also filled with legal and procedural requirements that we can challenge. We examine every angle of your case to determine if the evidence was legally obtained and whether law enforcement violated your rights.


We represent clients facing:


  • Possession of controlled substances
  • Possession with intent to sell or distribute
  • Drug trafficking and distribution
  • Sale or delivery of narcotics
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Prescription drug fraud or doctor shopping
  • Marijuana charges (including concentrates and edibles)
  • Federal drug charges
  • Drug charges tied to DUI or domestic violence arrests


If your charges may affect your immigration status, we coordinate with our immigration law team to seek waivers, avoid inadmissibility, and protect you from removal proceedings.

Drug Possession (Misdemeanor or Felony)

Even small amounts of illegal drugs can result in jail, fines, and a lifelong criminal record. We fight for case dismissal or diversion programs.

Possession with Intent to Sell or Distribute

When prosecutors allege intent to distribute, penalties increase. We challenge assumptions based on packaging, scales, or quantity alone.

Drug Trafficking Charges

Florida imposes mandatory minimums for trafficking charges based on weight. We fight to reduce charges below those thresholds or negotiate plea agreements that avoid prison.

Prescription Drug Offenses

We represent clients accused of illegally possessing or selling medications like oxycodone, Xanax, Adderall, and others.

Drug crimes can lead to deportation, inadmissibility, or bar someone from adjusting status. We defend both the criminal and immigration aspects of your case.

Federal Drug Charges

We represent clients charged under federal statutes, including trafficking across state lines, conspiracy, or charges tied to large-scale operations.

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How We Defend Drug Crime Allegations

Comprehensive Strategies to Suppress Evidence and Protect Your Rights

We act quickly and thoroughly. In drug cases, evidence is often obtained through traffic stops, search warrants, or undercover operations—all of which must follow strict constitutional procedures. We look for any violation of your rights that could lead to suppressed evidence or case dismissal.


Our defense tactics include:


  • Filing motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence
  • Challenging the reliability of field and lab drug testing
  • Disputing possession (especially in shared homes or vehicles)
  • Exposing confidential informant bias or misconduct
  • Advocating for dismissal due to insufficient probable cause
  • Pursuing pretrial diversion programs for eligible clients
  • Working to preserve employment, licensing, and educational eligibility


We also help clients with prior convictions explore post-conviction relief if a past drug charge is now affecting their life or immigration status.

Drug Crimes FAQs

Answers to Common Questions About Drug Charges

  • What if the drugs weren’t mine?

    You cannot be convicted unless the government proves you had knowledge and control over the substance. We challenge constructive possession cases and vague allegations.

  • What’s the difference between possession and trafficking?

    Trafficking is usually based on the weight of the substance—regardless of whether you intended to sell it. Penalties increase dramatically at higher weight thresholds.

  • Can I avoid jail for a drug charge?

    Yes, especially for first-time offenders. We pursue options like drug court, diversion, probation, or treatment to keep you out of jail.

  • Will a drug conviction affect my immigration status?

    Potentially. Even minor drug offenses can cause serious immigration consequences. We coordinate with immigration attorneys to protect your future.

  • Can I expunge a drug charge from my record?

    Possibly. If your case is dismissed or resolved through diversion, you may be eligible for expungement. We handle the process for you when applicable.