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  • Writer's pictureAttorney Joseph Soler

Charged with possession of drugs after an overdose in Florida?

If you overdosed and were later charged with a violation of Florida Statute 893 (the most common being possession of a controlled substance, possession of opiate pills, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, and or paraphernalia, etc.) you may be immune from prosecution.


Florida Statute 893.21 provides for immunity from prosecution in certain instances where there is an overdose, medical treatment is sought, and drugs or paraphernalia is found.


If this has happened to you or someone you know please call our attorneys at (941) 444-5128 for a free consultation and case analysis.


we help people who have been charged with drug related offenses in Sarasota and Manatee. Please visit our Drug Crimes page for information about our lawyers and how they can help you fight your drug charges.

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