Drug Charge Defense in Kissimmee and Osceola County

Florida treats drug cases more harshly than most states: possession of almost any controlled substance is a felony, and trafficking charges carry mandatory minimum prison sentences triggered by weight alone. Many of these cases also begin with a traffic stop or a search that deserves close scrutiny.

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Possession, Sale, and Trafficking

• Drug Possession — simple and constructive possession, prescription pills, cannabis, paraphernalia, and possession with intent to sell

• Drug Trafficking — weight thresholds, mandatory minimums, and how trafficking cases are fought

• Pretrial Diversion — programs that can resolve qualifying cases without a conviction

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The License Consequence Most People Don't Expect

Under § 322.055, Florida Statutes, an adult convicted of possessing, selling, or trafficking a controlled substance faces a driver’s license suspension of 6 months — or until the person is evaluated and, if required, completes an approved treatment program. In some cases the court can allow a business-or-employment-only license. How a case is resolved can determine whether this applies at all.

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How Drug Cases Are Defended

• The search. Was the stop lawful? Was there consent, a warrant, or a valid exception?

• Possession. Drugs found in a shared car or home don't automatically belong to everyone nearby — the State must prove knowledge and control.

• The lab and the weight. Testing, mixtures, and packaging can move a case below a threshold.

• Alternatives. Diversion and treatment-based resolutions are often available, especially for first offenses.

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Free, confidential consultation: call or text 407-846-8008 with former prosecutor Chad Seibel. Hablamos español.

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Attorney Chad M. Seibel, Of Counsel at Perez LaSure Law. Office in Kissimmee. Consultations and meetings available throughout Florida by appointment. Hablamos español. Atendemos em Português.