Drug Crimes Lawyer in Clearwater, FL

Aggressive Defense For Drug Cases in Pinellas County

If you enlist The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger for your drug charges, you will be represented by a former prosecutor who knows the state's drug laws and can provide an aggressive legal defense. If you have been arrested for a drug-related crime, contact our Clearwater criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. There are immediate actions we could be able to take to help you avoid formal charges.

Help For All Types of Drug Charges

In 1970, Florida passed the Uniform Controlled Substances Act which regulates the possession, manufacture and distribution of drugs such as marijuana, heroin, painkillers, amphetamines, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, opium, methadone and steroids. Illegal use of controlled substances can result in harsh penalties.

Skilled legal representation is needed for any type of drug case, including:

• Drug possession and use
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Drug cultivation and/or manufacturing
• Drug distribution and sales
• Drug trafficking, importation, smuggling and transportation
• Prescription fraud
• Involvement in a drug-related business (drug cartel or other organized criminal activity)

Get a Former Prosecutor on Your Side!

Attorney Timothy Hessinger is a former Pinellas County prosecutor with an insider's understanding of prosecution procedures, tactics and strategies. He could take immediate defense action that will impact charging decisions following an arrest, fight to get charges dismissed and petition for alternative sentencing.

If you have been charged with a drug crime, don't wait to hire an attorney. You need legal representation from a Clearwater drug lawyer to minimize the potential for extended prison sentences, heavy fines and other severe penalties. Our criminal defense lawyer will sit down with you and discuss all of your options and the possible outcome of your drug case, including the benefits and any drawbacks of going to trial.