Marijuana Possession Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Attorney Shawn Lupella knows what you are up against if you have been charged with marijuana or cannabis related offense in Okaloosa, Walton or Santa Rosa County. Even though marijuana is commonly used and even legal in some states, a marijuana possession charge is still criminally prosecuted in Florida on a rather wide scale and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.

As a lawyer who focuses only in helping people charged in criminal cases, Shawn Lupella has handled literally thousands of criminal cases and has helped hundreds of clients facing a marijuana arrest. His knowledge and litigation tactics in this area can help you establish your best legal defense through technical and procedural legal motion practice, putting you in a position for the best possible result.

Marijuana Possession Attorney Shawn Lupella uses specific strategies to focus on the suppression and exclusion of the prosecutors handling evidence from Fort Walton Beach, Destin and Okaloosa County cases. Whether it is the seized marijuana, drug paraphernalia, or even a potentially incriminating statement made at the time of arrest – using this evidentiary elimination approach puts you in best position for a possible dismissal.

Why is this methodology successful? Simply put, without sufficient admissible evidence to prove the elements of the crime, the prosecution cannot win at trial. And if they cannot proceed, they must dismiss. The bottom line is this….. get yourself a good Marijuana Possession Attorney.

DO NOT assume that just because Marijuana is partially legalized in some U.S. States that it is not a serious crime here in the State of Florida. That would be a big mistake. Florida has some of the most severe marijuana penalties in the country; and the Florida Legislature has continuously resisted opening up or lessening restrictions for Marijuana Possession in Florida.

There are countless lobbying groups in Florida all working to maintain and enforce these strict marijuana possession laws or any marijuana related drug paraphernalia.

In Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and the rest of Okaloosa County, every marijuana charge is an arrestable criminal offense. So do not expect to receive a mere infraction ticket, citation, or fine for a possession of marijuana charge. Even the possession of a microscopic flake of marijuana could be enough for a police officer to pursue a marijuana misdemeanor charge.

Furthermore, Marijuana Possession in Florida is heavily targeted by county, city, and other municipal law enforcement agencies. One reason for the increase in marijuana arrests locally is because police officers are being trained to legally justify any vehicle search (through probable cause) solely based only on the residual smell or odor of marijuana in pursuit of a drug possession charge. It is by far their number one reason (or excuse) to search a vehicle.

When selecting a Marijuana Possession Lawyer, whether it’s a first time marijuana possession or your third, do not make the decision lightly. The consequences of a marijuana conviction could have lasting effects. You do not want to look back a year from now and regret your actions or second guess yourself.

If you want an attorney that’s very good at fighting a marijuana possession charge, Florida Marijuana Attorney Shawn Lupella has focused his legal practice on defending marijuana cases in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and the rest of Okaloosa County, and he will fight to establish your defenses to help you get the best possible result. Whether you are a local resident of Fort Walton Beach or Destin, a college student here on spring break, or an out of town visitor, help is only a phone call away. Attorney Shawn Lupella gladly offers free consultations over the phone or in person at one of his office locations in Fort Walton Beach (850) 362-6655 or Destin (850) 424-5240 when you need a marijuana possession attorney in Okaloosa County.

Cannabis, Weed, Pot, Blunt, Reefer, Grass, Spice, Hash, Hashish, Hemp, Sinsemilla, Dope, Mary Jane, Bud, Bhang, Kef, Ganja, Locoweed, Chronic, Hydroponic, Doob, Doobie, Roach, Toke, Spliff, Tea, MJ, Green, Herb, Schwag, THC, Dank, Shake, etc.

Attorney Shawn Lupella is an aggressive Marijuana Possession Defense Attorney and serves the communities of Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Navarre, Niceville, Mary Esther, Crestview, and throughout Okaloosa County, Walton County, and Santa Rosa County.

For more information on the particular Florida Penal laws that apply to Marijuana, see the Penal Code for a marijuana arrest for less than 20 grams and the code for a marijuana possession charge of more than 20 grams.

Our Locations