When Can Vaping Lead To Criminal Charges In Florida?
Vape pens, otherwise known as electronic cigarettes, became household knowledge in the early 2010s. By 2014, “vape” was the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year. Many teens and young adults thought of vaping as a less harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes. However, it can potentially put you in legal peril.
While it is generally legal for adults in Florida to vape tobacco products, it is illegal to sell vape products to underage buyers, and it is illegal to vape marijuana or other controlled substances.
Your Defense Against Vape Pen Charges
People commonly face criminal charges for marijuana use and possession in Florida. While marijuana is legal in many other states, it is not legal for recreational use in Florida. Moreover, the use of vape pens can complicate drug charges and make them more serious in some surprising ways.
Vape pens heat liquids enclosed in cartridges until those liquids turn to vapors that people can inhale. The possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana is typically a misdemeanor. However, marijuana does not typically exist in liquid form. Vape pens use THC cartridges that feature marijuana extracts. This means that THC cartridges can qualify as Schedule I drugs, as defined by Florida Statute 893.13(6)(c), and possession can lead to felony charges of the third degree.
Additionally, law enforcement authorities will frequently add charges for drug paraphernalia to possession charges.
How We Can Help You Fight The Charges
You do not want to face serious drug charges on your own. The risks are too great. The vape pen criminal lawyers at Leskovich Law Group can help you understand your possible defenses, such as:
- Challenging the nature of the arrest
- Raising important questions about the evidence
- Demonstrating a lack of knowledge or intent
- Negotiating a reduction of charges
Our skilled attorneys bring years of experience to your case, ensuring that you’ll be able to understand your options. We’re also trial lawyers, so we won’t push you to settle. We are willing to go as far as necessary to defend your name, your rights and your future.
Work With Attorneys Who Have Handled Hundreds Of Cases
When it’s your freedom and your future that’s on the line, you want a criminal defense attorney who you can trust. At Leskovich Law Group, P.A., our attorneys have handled hundreds of cases. We understand the courts in and around Punta Gorda, and we are ready to put our knowledge and experience to work for you.
Your choice of attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make in your defense. Make your choice count. Call us today at 941-621-6623 or reach out through our online contact form. We are ready to help.