Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a marijuana grow house in the Plantation subdivision of Tampa on Sunday.More than fifty-five (55) marijuana plants averaging four (4) to five (5) feet tall were found in the home at 11313 Hollyglen Drive, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies also found lighting and growing equipment which will probably lead to a Felony charge of Cultivation of Marijuana.On Sunday evening, deputies were in the process of dismantling the equipment and seizing the marijuana plants and growing paraphernalia.
A 60-year-old man was taken into custody at the home, the Sheriff’s Office said.
He was not immediately identified.
For those of you that are not familiar with the signs of a “Grow House,” check out the diagram above to see if you recognize any in your community.
Former State Prosecutor Nicholas J. Dorsten, Esq. of the Clearwater-based Blake & Dorsten, P.A. has handled thousands of Drug-Related Offenses as both an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County and in private practice.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a Drug Offense and/or a Drug Trafficking Offense, an experienced criminal defense attorney is a must. Many times, these cases involve “minimum/mandatory” prison sentences as well as hefty fines and/or a mandatory driver’s license revocation.
To speak directly with an experienced Drug Trafficking defense attorney, please contact the Blake & Dorsten, P.A. at 727.286.6141. You can also email Mr. Dorsten directly at: info@blakedorstenlaw.com
If your case requires an experienced and aggressive criminal defense, the Blake & Dorsten, P.A. will be there for you.
365.24.7
Nicholas J. Dorsten, Esq.
Blake & Dorsten, P.A., LLC www.blakedorstenlaw.com