Officers arrested a Tampa suspect who allegedly brought his five year old daughter to a drug deal. Undercover officers witnessed the defendant, 28 year old Anton Hernandez, leave his vehicle with his young daughter inside. Hernandez then placed an unmarked black bag onto the doorstep of a residence. Officers retrieved the black bag and discovered a small clear bag containing a rock like substance.
The rock substance tested positive for cocaine. Tampa officers arrested Hernandez and charged him with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and child neglect. He has not posted the required $17,000 bond and remains inside the Orient Road Jail.
Florida law considers the crime of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute a felony offense. In addition, the child neglect charge is also a felony in this State. A criminal conviction of this magnitude can result in serious implications such as prison time, fines, job loss, financial hardships and tremendous stress on the offender, their family and friends.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense, contact a knowledgeable Tampa felony lawyer for assistance. Musca Law has over 100 years of combined experience and handles a full range of criminal cases. Our attorneys understand the consequences associated with a criminal conviction and your fear with the possibility of a criminal sentence. Do not let the State intimidate you into a plea deal without you speaking to a qualified Tampa criminal lawyer. Do not forget that you are considered innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a Court of law.
