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
Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 13, 2026
Current provision effective: October 1, 2026
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.
Elements of the Offense
Elements of the Offense
Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.
- Element 1OR — Alternative
Trafficking act
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 2AND — Required
Substance and threshold
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 InstructionVerified against the official instruction source: September 13, 2026
Important 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.