Florida Trafficking Mandatory Minimums

This tool lets you select a controlled substance and amount to see the mandatory minimums and fine ranges that apply under Florida's trafficking statute, along with a quick breakdown of key statutory notes.

It is a general educational resource based on the Florida Statutes. Every case is different. This page is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Select Substance (§ 893.135)

Thresholds

General statutory notes

Knowledge standard

A person acts knowingly under subsection (1) if that person intends to sell, purchase, manufacture, deliver, or bring into this state, or to actually or constructively possess, any of the controlled substances listed in subsection (1), regardless of which controlled substance is in fact sold, purchased, manufactured, delivered, or brought into this state, or actually or constructively possessed. §893.135(2).

No early release

Mandatory minimums cannot be suspended/withheld; no parole/discretionary early release before serving the mandatory minimum (except pardon/clemency/conditional medical release). §893.135(3).

Substantial assistance

On state attorney motion, court may reduce/suspend sentence if the defendant provides substantial assistance. §893.135(4).

Conspiracy

Conspiracy to traffic is punishable as the trafficking offense. §893.135(5).

Mixture weight

For trafficking thresholds, use the total weight of the mixture (controlled substance plus any other substance). If multiple mixtures contain the same controlled substance, add their total weights together. §893.135(6).

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This estimator is based on Florida's trafficking statute and related sentencing practices as generally understood at the time of publication. Statutes and court practices change, and how they apply in a specific case depends on many factors including prior record, other charges, and the county and judge involved.

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