The Tampa criminal attorneys at Musca Law keep a close eye on the news and local trends in crime and sentencing. Local law enforcement officers have been busy today, as there were a couple of notable investigations going on in the Tampa Bay area early this morning.
First, Tampa drug lawyer John Musca has learned of a large marijuana raid in Palm Harbor this morning. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office obtained search warrants to search for drugs in five warehouses behind the Four Seasons plaza. Deputies trained in narcotics seizure took down a large marijuana-growing operation after finding approximately 450 plants in the warehouses. The detectives believe that the operation has been running for at least a year, citing the size of the marijuana plants seized. The Sheriff's Office searched the warehouses after receiving a reliable tip regarding the operation. They are currently removing all of the growth equipment, such as lights. Tampa criminal defense lawyer John Musca notes that growing marijuana is punished harshly under Florida law. In Florida, marijuana trafficking in the amount of 25 and 2,000 pounds, or in excess of 300 cannabis plants, carries serious penalties. The state imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of three years in prison and can impose a fine of up to a $25,000, in addition to other penalties, like probation. Police are interviewing at least one person involved in the case, but have not filed any criminal charges at this time.
The following video shows the appearance of an indoor marijuana growing facility:
In Bradenton, law enforcement officials are hard at work following a bank robbery this morning. Four males made their way into M&I Bank at 6821 East 15th Street to demand cash from the tellers. The men were armed with rifles. After obtaining money, the foursome fled the scene, dropping cash in the bank parking lot in their hurry to escape. Police have not yet released any information about the suspects' description or their identities.
If you have been arrested for a crime in the Tampa Bay area, contact the Tampa criminal defense lawyers at Musca Law. Our experienced Tampa drug lawyers are familiar with the Florida sentencing policies, including the mandatory minimum schemes in place for drug trafficking charges.
First, Tampa drug lawyer John Musca has learned of a large marijuana raid in Palm Harbor this morning. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office obtained search warrants to search for drugs in five warehouses behind the Four Seasons plaza. Deputies trained in narcotics seizure took down a large marijuana-growing operation after finding approximately 450 plants in the warehouses. The detectives believe that the operation has been running for at least a year, citing the size of the marijuana plants seized. The Sheriff's Office searched the warehouses after receiving a reliable tip regarding the operation. They are currently removing all of the growth equipment, such as lights. Tampa criminal defense lawyer John Musca notes that growing marijuana is punished harshly under Florida law. In Florida, marijuana trafficking in the amount of 25 and 2,000 pounds, or in excess of 300 cannabis plants, carries serious penalties. The state imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of three years in prison and can impose a fine of up to a $25,000, in addition to other penalties, like probation. Police are interviewing at least one person involved in the case, but have not filed any criminal charges at this time.
The following video shows the appearance of an indoor marijuana growing facility:
In Bradenton, law enforcement officials are hard at work following a bank robbery this morning. Four males made their way into M&I Bank at 6821 East 15th Street to demand cash from the tellers. The men were armed with rifles. After obtaining money, the foursome fled the scene, dropping cash in the bank parking lot in their hurry to escape. Police have not yet released any information about the suspects' description or their identities.
If you have been arrested for a crime in the Tampa Bay area, contact the Tampa criminal defense lawyers at Musca Law. Our experienced Tampa drug lawyers are familiar with the Florida sentencing policies, including the mandatory minimum schemes in place for drug trafficking charges.
