St. Petersburg Criminal Lawyer Blog

Drug prosecutions frequently involve multiple charges arising from the same investigation, and defendants can face substantial prison sentences when prosecutors allege possession, distribution, trafficking, or related offenses. While the State may pursue multiple counts in a single case, constitutional protections prevent a defendant from being punished more than once for th...

Federal firearms charges in federal court carry harsh penalties, particularly when prosecutors allege that a weapon was used to further drug trafficking activity. A single evidentiary misstep can dramatically increase a defendant’s sentencing exposure, making strict compliance with trial rules essential. A recent