Panama City, Florida Drug Crime Lawyers

At Virga Law Offices, P.A., we represent people who have been accused of committing drug crimes.  If you have been charged with a drug crime or believe that you are being investigated for a drug crime, it is important that you prepare a vigorous defense early.  If you are convicted of a drug offense it can result in devastating consequences including, fines, a driver’s license suspension, or in some cases, a mandatory prison sentence.  The Panama City criminal defense lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A. have the knowledge and experience necessary to formulate a defense that will minimize the long-term effects of a drug related arrest.   Our attorneys at Virga Law Offices, P.A. have defended the following drug related offenses:

• Misdemeanor Possession of Less Than 20 Grams of Marijuana
• Felony Possession of More Than 20 Grams of Marijuana
• Cultivation
• Possession of Cocaine
• Possession of Hydrocodone or Possession of Lortab
• Possession of MDMA or Possession of Ecstasy
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Manufacture of Methamphetamine
• Possession of a Listed Chemical
• Trafficking in Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, Marijuana
• Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell or Distribute
• Sale or Delivery of Controlled Substance
• Obtaining a Prescription by Fraud

 

Are Drug Charges Really That Serious?

You should be aware that drug crimes are taken very seriously by state and federal prosecutors.  Both the federal legislature and the Florida legislature have passed mandatory sentencing guidelines for some drug crimes.  These guidelines are based on the quantity of the controlled substance involved. Depending on the allegations, you may potentially face mandatory fines and incarceration.  Contact the Panama City, Florida law firm of Virga Law Offices, P.A., for a free consultation to determine how these guidelines may affect you and your future.

In addition, if you are adjudicated guilty of a drug related offense, the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend your Florida driving privileges for a minimum of two years.  As such, it is imperative that you contact the experienced drug defense lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A., to formulate a defense that will help you retain those driving privileges.

Can Law Enforcement Really Seize My Belongings Through Forfeiture?

The answer is YES!  For a drug related offense, under certain circumstances, the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act allows law enforcement to initiate proceedings to seize any assets that may be related to the drug crime.  If a law enforcement agency is trying to seize your property, contact an experienced forfeiture attorney immediately to protect what belongs to you! 

An Experienced Former Drug Prosecutor On Your Side.

Attorney Rachel Seaton-Virga is an experienced former Drug Prosecutor for the 14th Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida.  Her experience as a former drug prosecutor allows her to view a case and its evidence from all angles to formulate the best defense for your particular case.  In addition, she is familiar with the policies and procedures of the local law enforcement agencies and the best ways to minimize the evidence in the State’s case.  As a former prosecutor, Ms. Seaton-Virga is experienced in dealing with the strategies and techniques of both the State and law enforcement.  When you retain Virga Law Offices, you can be sure that the experience is on your side.

How Can Virga Law Offices Help Me?

At Virga Law Offices, we represent people who have been accused of committing a drug related offenses.   Due to the “War on Drugs”, prosecutors aggressively pursue drug related offenses.  If you have been charged with a drug crime, or suspect that you are being investigated for a drug crime, it is important that you prepare a defense early.  The Panama City, Florida Drug Crime Defense team at Virga Law Offices will evaluate the various defenses that you may have, investigate the case against you, and aggressively defend your rights and reputation so you can get back to focusing on what’s important to you.  Contact Virga Law Offices today for your free initial consultation.

 

The Panama City, Florida  Criminal Defense Lawyers at Virga Law Offices proudly serve Northwest Florida including the following cities and counties:    Apalachicola, Blountstown, Bonifay, Chipley, Lynn Haven, Marianna, Mexico Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Port St. Joe, Springfield and Tyndall Air Force Base; Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County ,Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County , and Washington County.