Drug crime defense lawyers

Marc P. Lyons and Philip M. Snyder provide courtroom defense for people charged with serious felony and misdemeanor drug charges throughout South Florida.

Fight Fire with Fire

In recent years, the Florida Legislature has increasingly prosecuted individuals charged with drug offenses. Commonly, a State Attorney's Office will create a Special Unit comprising of veteran Assistant State Attorneys to prosecute suspected offenders of drug offenses. Police agencies in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Sunrise have assigned special task force officers to actively pursue suspected drug users, dealers, and cultivators.

As former Lead Felony Prosecutors at the State Attorney's Office, Marc P. Lyons and Philip M. Snyder have prosecuted thousands of individuals charged with drug offenses. We know the tactics utilized by police and prosecutors to secure convictions. Just as valuable, the LyonsSnyder Law Group is familiar with the complex statues, motions, and penalty enhancements associated with drug related crimes.

Creative Solutions to Complex Issues

The LyonsSnyder Law Group will take the time to discuss the most effective options to handle your case, including the ramifications of accepting a plea and possible alternative sentences including drug rehabilitation and counseling. We may suggest our clients enroll in Drug Court which provides an alternative to the traditional criminal sentence. Upon successful completion of the program, the Court will dismiss the case, leaving you with no criminal record.

Knowledge is Power

The State Attorney's Office will file criminal charges against individuals in possession of small or even trace amounts of illegal drugs. These types of cases, often referred to as "Residue" cocaine cases, carry with it a maximum prison sentence of five (5) years in Florida State Prison and a two year driver's license suspension. Possession over four (4) grams or more of oxycodone or hydrocodone (just a few pills) carry with it a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three (3) years in Florida State Prison, a two year driver's license suspension, and a fine of $50,000.

The LyonsSnyder Law Group has experience handling every type of issue including confidential informants, undercover police officers, and covert recording devices. We will often prepare innovative motions to suppress illegally seized evidence or statements obtained in violation of your fourth Amendment rights.

Experience Equals Results

The LyonsSnyder Law Group is familiar with the law concerning possession, sale / delivery, and trafficking of drug offenses. We aggressively advocate our client's position to the State Attorney's Office before a case filer reaches a decision. We work to potentially avoid the filing of a charge that includes a more sever penalty.

The LyonsSnyder Law Group thoroughly prepares vigorous defenses for clients facing State and Federal charges of:

• Possession of Drugs
• Sale/Manufacture/Deliver Drugs
• Cultivation of Drugs
• Trafficking of Drugs
• Writing Prescriptions Illegally
• Obtaining Drugs by Fraud

Attorneys Marc P. Lyons and Philip M. Snyder are committed to providing their clients with innovative defenses and aggressive negotiation tactics in all drug offenses. We explore every option, investigate the prosecution's case to identify weaknesses, and ensure that you receive the defense you need to get results.

Contact the LyonsSnyder Law Group 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 954.462.8035 for your free consultation.