Chapter 893, F.S., contains different provisions criminalizing the possession, sale, purchase, manufacture, and delivery of controlled substances. The severity of the penalty for a violation of the provisions found in s. 893.13, F.S., depends on:
- the quantity of the controlled substance involved;
- the schedule in which the controlled substance is listed; or
- the location where the violation occurs.
Section 893.135, F.S., provides penalties for drug trafficking offenses which include the minimum mandatory sentences and fines. Those penalties for drug trafficking crimes increase in severity as the quantity of the controlled substance involved increases.