Yes — drug charges can be dismissed in Florida, but it depends on the facts, the evidence, and your legal defense. If you’ve been arrested for drug possession, paraphernalia, or trafficking in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in South Florida, don’t assume the case is over.
At Michael White, P.A., we fight for dismissals every day — and we’ve won them by exposing weak evidence, unlawful searches, and procedural mistakes.
Here’s how drug charges can be dismissed, and when it’s possible in your case.
🧑⚖️ 1. If Police Violated Your Rights
Illegal search and seizure is one of the most common reasons drug charges get thrown out.
We’ve won dismissals for clients when:
Police searched a car without probable cause
Officers searched a home without a valid warrant
Drugs were found during an unrelated stop with no legal basis
The search was based on anonymous tips or bad intel
If the search was unconstitutional, your lawyer can file a motion to suppress— and if granted, the State often drops the case.
📦 2. If the Drugs Weren’t Yours
This comes up a lot in:
Shared apartments
Rideshare or borrowed vehicles
Traffic stops with multiple passengers
Florida law requires the State to prove knowledge and control— just being near drugs isn’t enough. If there’s no solid link between you and the drugs, your charges may not hold.
🧪 3. If the State Can’t Prove the Evidence
We’ve seen drug charges dismissed when:
Lab tests were delayed or inconclusive
The substance was never tested
Chain of custody was broken
Officers couldn’t testify to who possessed what
Lack of lab results or poor evidence management can collapse the prosecution’s case.
💡 4. If You Complete a Diversion Program
Many first-time offenders in Broward County qualify for:
Misdemeanor Drug Court
Deferred prosecution agreements
Complete the program, stay out of trouble, and your case may be dismissed — leaving your record eligible for expungement in many cases.
📍 Want Drug Charges Dismissed in Florida? Let’s Build the Case.
If you’ve been arrested for drugs, don’t give up. From possession to felony trafficking, dismissal is always the first goal — and we know how to get there.
📘 Florida Drug Case FAQs: Getting Charges Dismissed
❓ Can drug charges really be dismissed in Florida?
Yes — especially if police violated your rights, the evidence is weak, or you qualify for diversion.
❓ What if the drugs weren’t mine?
Florida law requires proof that you knew about and controlled the drugs. If they were found in a shared space, your lawyer may argue lack of possession.
❓ Do all drug cases go to trial?
No. Many are resolved through dismissal, plea bargains, or diversion — especially for first-time offenses.
❓ Will my case be dropped if lab results aren’t ready?
Possibly. Prosecutors are required to prove what the substance is. If they can’t, we may push for dismissal.
❓ Can a lawyer help me qualify for diversion?
Absolutely. A defense lawyer can negotiate your entry into a program that leads to dismissal and expungement.