LSD Trafficking in St. Petersburg, FL

Trafficking in LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), a powerful hallucinogenic drug, is a serious criminal offense in Florida. While often associated with psychedelic subcultures, LSD is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Florida and federal law, meaning it has no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Florida law imposes strict penalties for LSD trafficking, including mandatory prison sentences and steep fines.

If you are under investigation or have been charged with LSD trafficking in St. Petersburg, you need a knowledgeable and aggressive St. Petersburg LSD trafficking lawyer on your side. Attorney Will Hanlon has been defending clients facing serious drug charges since 1994 and can help protect your rights and build a strong legal defense.

Under Florida Statute § 893.135, a person commits the crime of LSD trafficking if they knowingly sell, purchase, manufacture, deliver, bring into Florida, or possess 1 gram or more of LSD, including any mixture or substance containing LSD.

Unlike some other drug charges, even small quantities of LSD can meet the threshold for trafficking due to the drug’s potency and how it's typically distributed (e.g., on blotter paper or in liquid form).

LSD trafficking is a first-degree felony and carries the following mandatory minimum sentences:

• 1 to 5 grams:
  • 3 years in prison
  • $50,000 fine
• 5 to 7 grams:
  • 7 years in prison
  • $100,000 fine
• 7 grams or more:
  • 15 years in prison
  • $500,000 fine

These sentencing guidelines leave little room for leniency unless specific legal defenses apply or mitigating factors are successfully presented.

A trafficking charge does not mean you will be convicted. Depending on the facts of your case, Attorney Will Hanlon may pursue one or more of the following defenses:

• Illegal Search and Seizure – If police violated your Fourth Amendment rights, key evidence may be excluded.
• Lack of Knowledge – Prosecutors must prove you knowingly possessed LSD.
• Weight Disputes – Contesting the total weight, especially with blotter papers or mixtures, could lower the charge.
• Entrapment – If law enforcement induced you to commit a crime you otherwise would not have committed, entrapment may apply.
• Chain of Custody Issues – Problems with how evidence was handled or stored can cast doubt on the prosecution’s case.

LSD trafficking cases are legally complex and carry life-altering consequences. Choosing the right attorney can make a significant difference in your outcome. At Hanlon Law, we offer:

• Decades of Criminal Defense Experience
• Personalized and Strategic Legal Counsel
• Aggressive Advocacy from Arrest to Trial

Attorney Will Hanlon is committed to defending your rights and pursuing the most favorable outcome possible.

Don’t let an LSD trafficking charge derail your future. Contact Hanlon Law immediately to speak with an experienced St. Petersburg drug crimes lawyer who understands how to challenge serious narcotics cases. Your freedom may depend on it.

Call us at 813-228-7095 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with Attorney Will Hanlon.