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Backed by 15 Years' Experience
as a Former Prosecutor Specialized in Criminal Defense

St. Petersburg Drug Crime Lawyer

Drug Crime Defense by a Former Pinellas County Prosecutor

The state of Florida provides harsh penalties for marijuana possession and other drug offenses. With the possibility of prison for even a personal use amount of drugs, and mandatory minimum sentences for a trafficking conviction, you need an aggressive and experienced Pinellas County drug crime defense attorney.

At The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger, you are represented by a former state prosecutor who knows the law and how to attack the government's case. Contact us immediately if you were arrested or suspect you are under investigation.

Contact us today for a free consultation from our St. Petersburg drug crime attorney!

Types of Drug Crimes

We handle all state drug charges in Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County and Manatee County, including charges involving:

  • Possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia
  • Controlled substances (cocaine, heroin, meth, LSD, etc.)
  • "Date rape" and "club" drugs (MDMA, GHB, Ecstasy)
  • Illegal prescription narcotics (OxyContin, Percocet, etc.)
  • Drug sales or possession with intent to distribute
  • Drug trafficking, importation and conspiracy
  • Marijuana cultivation (grow houses) or methamphetamine manufacture
  • Firearm enhancements

What are the Penalties for Drug Crimes?

Hard time in prison is just the beginning. Drug charges can result in seizure and forfeiture of your assets (money, boats, cars, homes). Your driver's license and professional or business licenses can be revoked. There will be fines, random drug tests, tight parole/probation restrictions, and perhaps mandatory counseling or treatment. Employers are notified, and the felony record will shadow you forever.

Fighting Back in Pinellas County

Attorney Tim Hessinger was a member of the Major Crimes Division before leaving a 15-year career with the Pinellas County state attorney's office. He has handled major drug trafficking cases, marijuana grow houses, and all drug-related felonies. Our accomplished team can readily find the weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence, whether the prosecution's case is based on an undercover sting, informants, a traffic stop, or a search warrant. Attorney Hessigner is proactive, and uses his experience as a former prosecutor to impact the prosecutor's charging decision.

If charges are filed, all possible defenses are explored to fight the allegations and minimize the consequences, including the defenses below:

  • Probable Cause: On marijuana possession and other possession charges, we attack the probable cause for your arrest. Why were you stopped? Were all occupants of the vehicle charged? Were the drugs in plain view? Did you consent to be searched?
  • Alternatives to prison: If you are charged with a third degree felony and you have no priors for violent offenses, you may qualify for Drug Court. Charges are dismissed if you complete treatment and stay out of trouble. If you have an addiction and qualify for treatment, we can often avoid mandatory prison.

Free Consultation — Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, All Charges

The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger will sit down with you and discuss all your options, including the risks and rewards of going to trial.

Contact our St. Petersburg drug crime defense lawyer 24 hours a day at (888) 863-7415 or by e-mail. 

Our Settlements & Verdicts

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • All charges dropped. 2 Counts Battery
  • Reduced to 3 Counts. Wh/Adj 3 years probation. 5 Counts Possession of Child Pornography
  • Reduced to 2 counts. Wh/Adj and probation. 9 Counts - Possession of Child Pornography.
  • Not Guilty after Jury Trial Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
  • All charges Dropped. Aggravated Assault With Motor Vehicle
  • Reduced to Felony Battery, dismissed, sealed. Aggravated Battery

    Why Choose The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger?

    • 15 years experience in the State Attorney's office
    • Confidential, complimentary initial consultations
    • Accepting calls and cases 24 hours a day
    • Exclusively devoted to criminal defense
    • Tried Over 140 Jury Trials
    • Impressive track record of charge reductions, acquittals, and dismissals

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    At The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

      "He helped our entire family feel secure"
      Mr Hessinger acted in a professional and competent manor. I felt very secure with him handling my case.
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      "He was professional, patient, knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and compassionate."
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      Tim was always available either by text, call, and email; he always promptly answered our questions as to anything pertaining to our case.
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      "I was in the most capable hands!"
      From my initial interview to the successful conclusion of my case, Mr. Hessinger was extremely thorough, thoughtful and most of all gave me a sense of security knowing that I was in the most capable of hands.
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