Client was arrested for DUI involving a crash where the Client crashed into a motorcyclist who had stopped at a red light. Our Client hit the motorcycle driver at a high rate of speed causing...
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Client charged with Robbery with a Firearm, Drug Trafficking, and False Imprisonment. The Defendant hired attorney Robert Whittel immediately. The rapid reponse investigators were immediately dispatched to gather evidence related to the case and find reasonable doubt...
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Defendant was charged with Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") and the defendant refused to submit to a breathalizer. At trial, Attorney Robert Whittel successfully...
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Defendant was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct on a minor child relative. An immediate and extensive investigation revealed many discrepancies in the evidence. Attorney Robert Whittel and co-counsel engaged...
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Defendant was arrested for his second DUI in les than one year and blew into the intoxilizer above the legal limit of .08. Defense attorney Robert Whittel challenged the results of the field sobriety excercises and the results of the breath machine...
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RESULT: NOT GUILTY
RESULT: CHARGES DISMISSED
RESULT: NOT GUILTY
RESULT: CHARGES DISMISSED
RESULT: CHARGES REDUCED


 

Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell Distribution Defense Attorney

Florida Drug Distribution Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been arrested for drug distribution, we recommend that you take a moment and consult attorney Robert G. Whittel regarding your charges. Drug distribution is one of the more severe drug crimes in Florida and will likely result in jail time, even for a first time conviction. An offender will face harsher penalties if found selling drugs to or in the vicinity of minors, and if the drug itself is considered to be highly addictive and dangerous, such as cocaine or heroin.

At the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel, we deal with all types of drug charges throughout Florida. We have offices in Ocala, Bushnell and Gainesville and offer a free case evaluation regarding your drug distribution charges, to see how we can help.

If you are looking for a skilled defense lawyer who will fight for your rights and do everything possible to help achieve the most optimum result for your drug distribution charges, you have come to the right website. Gainesville drug distribution attorney Robert G. Whittel has all the qualities you should expect in a capable defense lawyer: experience, dedication and aggressiveness. His passion and zeal for defending the rights of his clients is what has kept his practice so successful. By working with attorney Whittel, you too can experience this level of commitment.

Penalties for Drug Distribution in Florida

In Florida, it is illegal to sell or deliver controlled substances. This criminal offense is punished depending upon the type of drug, and the amount. Specific penalties are listed below:

  • It is a 2nd degree felony (up to 15 years in state prison) to sell, manufacture or deliver:

                Heroin
                GHB
                Opium
                Oxycodone
                Methadone
                Cocaine
                Methamphetamine (meth)
                Ecstasy 
                LSD

  • It is a 3rd degree felony (up to 5 years in state prison) to sell, manufacture or deliver:

                Cannabis (marijuana plant)
                Peyote
                Codeine (in certain amounts)
                Anabolic steroids
                Barbital

  • Additionally, selling or delivering more than 10 grams of heroin is a 1st degree felony, punishable by up to 30 years in state prison.

Charged with drug distribution in Ocala, Gainesville or Bushnell, Florida? Contact attorney Robert G. Whittel today!
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Gainesville Office: 802-A NW 16th Ave.   Gainesville, Florida 32609   Phone: (352) 264-7800
Ocala Office: 118 SW Fort King St.   Ocala, Florida 34478   Phone: (352) 369-5334
Bushnell Office: 123 N. Florida St.   Bushnell, Florida 33513   Phone: (352) 793-9330