Drug Trafficking
Knowing sale, purchase, manufacture, delivery, importation, or actual or constructive possession of controlled substances at statutory trafficking quantities.
Florida Statute
§ 893.135
Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking
Quick Summary
Identify the substance and exact weight or plant count first. Trafficking tracks are substance-specific and include mandatory-minimum and fine tiers.
Classification Matrix
Use this as a quick classification reference. Specific facts, statutory circumstances, and charging allegations may affect the applicable result.
Cannabis — More Than 25 to Less Than 2,000 Pounds or 300 to 2,000 Plants
F.S. § 893.135(1)(a)1.
The statutory cannabis trafficking act involving the stated weight or plant-count tier.
Cannabis — 2,000 to Less Than 10,000 Pounds or Plants
F.S. § 893.135(1)(a)2.
The statutory cannabis trafficking act involving the stated weight or plant-count tier.
Cannabis — 10,000 or More Pounds or Plants
F.S. § 893.135(1)(a)3.
The statutory cannabis trafficking act involving the stated weight or plant-count tier.
Cocaine — 28 to Less Than 200 Grams
F.S. § 893.135(1)(b)1.a.
The statutory cocaine trafficking act involving this quantity tier.
Cocaine — 200 to Less Than 400 Grams
F.S. § 893.135(1)(b)1.b.
The statutory cocaine trafficking act involving this quantity tier.
Cocaine — 400 Grams to Less Than 150 Kilograms
F.S. § 893.135(1)(b)1.c.
The statutory cocaine trafficking act involving this quantity tier.
Cocaine — 150 Kilograms or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(b)2.
The statutory cocaine trafficking act involving 150 kilograms or more; the statute provides life-imprisonment treatment following conviction.
Illegal Drugs — 4 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(c)1.
Morphine, opium, hydromorphone, heroin, or the covered salts, derivatives, isomers, or mixtures at 4 grams or more.
Hydrocodone or Codeine — 28 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(c)2.
Hydrocodone, codeine, covered salts, or a mixture at 28 grams or more.
Dangerous Fentanyl or Analogues — 4 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(c)4.
The covered dangerous fentanyl, analogue, or mixture at 4 grams or more.
Xylazine — 28 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(c)7.
Xylazine, a covered salt, or mixture at 28 grams or more.
Phencyclidine and Covered Analogues — 28 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(d)
Phencyclidine, specified substitutes or analogues, or a covered mixture at 28 grams or more.
Methaqualone — 200 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(e)
Methaqualone or a mixture containing methaqualone at 200 grams or more.
Amphetamine or Methamphetamine — 14 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(f)
Amphetamine, methamphetamine, a covered mixture, or the statute's covered precursor-and-equipment circumstance.
Flunitrazepam — 4 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(g)
Flunitrazepam or a mixture containing it at 4 grams or more.
GHB — 1 Kilogram or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(h)
Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid or a mixture containing it at 1 kilogram or more.
1,4-Butanediol — 1 Kilogram or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(j)
1,4-Butanediol or a mixture containing it at 1 kilogram or more.
Phenethylamines — 10 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(k)
A listed phenethylamine, substituted cathinone, substituted phenethylamine, covered mixture, or associated salt, isomer, ester, or ether at 10 grams or more.
LSD — 1 Gram or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(l)
Lysergic acid diethylamide or a mixture containing it at 1 gram or more.
Synthetic Cannabinoids — 280 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(m)
A listed synthetic cannabinoid, covered substance, or mixture at 280 grams or more.
N-Benzyl Phenethylamines — 14 Grams or More
F.S. § 893.135(1)(n)
A covered n-benzyl phenethylamine or mixture at 14 grams or more.
Elements of the Offense
Elements of the Offense
- Element 1
The defendant knowingly sold, purchased, manufactured, delivered, brought into Florida, or actually or constructively possessed a controlled substance or mixture.
Plain language: Any listed trafficking act can qualify. Confirm the specific act and knowing involvement.
- Element 2
The substance and quantity or plant count met a statutory trafficking threshold.
Plain language: Exact substance identification and measurement control the trafficking tier, mandatory minimum, and fine.
Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions
Instruction 25.7(a)
Trafficking in a Controlled Substance
Use the controlled-substance and weight-specific alternatives for F.S. § 893.135.
View Official InstructionImportant Definitions
Important Definitions
Trafficking quantity
The minimum quantity or plant count set by F.S. 893.135 for the specific substance. Measurement determines the penalty tier.
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Quick Reference
Start with substance and weight or plant count. Trafficking is first-degree felony conduct, but the mandatory minimum and fine depend on the particular statutory tier.
Important
The matrix identifies the trafficking families and entry thresholds. Confirm the exact current quantity tier before filing because the mandatory minimum and fine change within many substance-specific tracks.