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The experienced Tampa drug defense attorneys at Fernandez & Hernandez aggressively represent clients who have been arrested for drug possession, drug dealing, trafficking, and manufacturing in the Tampa Bay Area, including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Manatee, Sarasota Count, Pasco County, Hernando County, and throughout the State of Florida.
Defending a drug charge can be complex. Often, law enforcement officers improperly stop individuals and obtain evidence illegally (drugs, paraphernalia, cellphones, statements, recordings, etc.). Law enforcement officers often use confidential informants and undercover officers to gather information and make arrests. They also use confidential informants and these confidential informants are usually recently arrested individuals who are trying to get out of trouble. In many cases, the confidential informants are not reliable and the information they provide is insufficient to support a warrant or an arrest.
We are known to “go to the mats” for our clients. That carries extraordinary weight and respect with prosecutors and other lawyers.
Daniel J. Fernandez has more than 500 trials.
We are consistently rated among the top criminal defense lawyers by our peers, major independent legal authorities, and others in the community.
We will provide you with a free consultation where you will speak directly with one of our attorneys. Call us at 813-229-5353.
Our practice consists solely of trial attorneys and we dedicate ourselves to securing the best result for each and every client who enlists our services.
Drug cases often depend on the credibility of confidential informants who are working with undercover officers to set up other individuals. Confidential informants are often used for sale and delivery cases, and for serious drug trafficking cases.
The drug charges criminal defense lawyers at Fernandez & Hernandez can file motions to suppress evidence illegally obtained. The case can often be won based on a motion to suppress evidence after an improper stop or search without a warrant. The state cannot prosecute without the illegally obtained evidence. The criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & Hernandez can challenge the credibility of a confidential informant and invalidate a search or arrest based on the unreliable information provided by a confidential informant.
Also, the drug defense lawyers at Fernandez & Hernandez can file motions to dismiss the charges when the prosecution does not have sufficient evidence to prove actual or constructive possession of contraband. If a person does not actually possess contraband the state must prove constructive possession with evidence that the person knew of the presence of the contraband and had dominion or control over the contraband. There are other defenses in drug cases including entrapment and actual innocence. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can help you determine the best defense.
If you have been arrested for a drug offense it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The drug defense attorneys at Fernandez & Hernandez work diligently to uncover errors made by law enforcement officers and confidential informants. The criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & Hernandez are experienced in filing motions to suppress and motions to dismiss.
Confidential informants are usually desperate to set up other individuals to lessen the punishment for their own criminal misconduct. The entrapment defense may be available in a case where a confidential informant or undercover officer encouraged an individual to commit the crime charged.
Confidential informants have a motive to lie, plant evidence, and make false accusations.
Law enforcement officers working with the confidential informants often look the other way when confidential informants act illegally or provide false information. A close investigation or the facts may indicate improper or illegal activity or the part of the confidential informant or the officer resulting is a dismissal of the charges.
If you have been arrested for drug possession, the criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & Hernandez may be able to help you find a solution that doesn’t involve heavy fines or jail time and avoids any conviction:
Drug cases are complex and require an attorney with trial experience who is familiar with pre-trial motion practices. The drug crimes defense attorneys at Fernandez & Hernandez represent individuals charged with a wide variety of drug charges, including:
If you have been arrested for a drug offence in the Tampa Bay area contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss your case. The drug charges defense attorneys at Fernandez & Hernandez represent individuals charged with possession of controlled substances, possession with intent to sell, dealing, and trafficking in drugs.
The criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & Hernandez can help you understand all of your options. We can help you decide whether to file a motion to suppress evidence based on an improper stop or search, or a motion to dismiss based on improper or illegal activity of the part of law enforcement or a confidential informant. We can help you challenge the credibility of a confidential informant or the police.
The Fernandez & Hernandez law office is designed to swiftly resolve any difficulties that you may face. Our attorneys continue to strive upon improving and bettering the situations of our clients. Contact partner Daniel J. Fernandez or Martin Hernandez today so we can fight for you and protect your rights. Call (813) 229-5353.
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