When you think of a drug dealer most people have a specific vision in their mind of what they look like. A common vision of a drug dealer involves someone standing on a street corner waiting for their next customer to come along. But, did you know the vision of a drug dealer can be your own reflection in the mirror? This sounds scary, but it is true for a lot of people who don’t realize what they are doing.
Florida law states that a drug delivery whether money is exchanged or not has the same penalties as a cash transaction for drugs. This means if you give a friend or family member some of your prescription drugs to take home, you can be named a drug dealer.
There are times when this situation is done unknowingly. Let’s say a friend comes over to your house one afternoon and is upset because they are going through a difficult divorce. You decide to share some of your prescription Valium with your friend to help him or her calm down. In reality, you are just trying to help your friend feel better due to their high emotions, but to the state of Florida, you are actually considered a drug dealer.
You might think that nobody will ever find out you gave a Valium to a friend, but it’s easier than you think. Let’s say your friend took one pill to help them calm down and put the rest in a small container to take home in case they need it. On their way home, they happen to get pulled over by a police officer and tell them they got the Valium from you and provide your name and address. This might seem like a scenario that is far-fetched, but what if your friend accidentally hurt someone on their way home due to the medication, in this case, valium, you provided for them. You can be held responsible.
Another common scenario is very similar but let’s replace the valium with a small amount of marijuana. Now, let’s say at the court hearing your friend tells the court they were bringing the small amount home to share with their friend. The court can see the intent to share the illegal substance with a friend as a drug deal and sentence your friend to jail time.
If you have been accused of unknowingly distributing drugs, contact us today for further assistance.
Roy J. Kahn, with years of legal experience in a wide variety of criminal law, heads a “boutique” firm, which means that your attorney is Roy J.Kahn, not a paralegal. If you have been charged or are about to be charged with a crime—or if you have been contacted to be a witness in a federal grand jury case, you need a qualified defense. You should consult with an attorney immediately and know that you have a right to make no statement until you have consulted with an attorney To contact Mr. Kahn, he can be reached at 305-358-7400.
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