Last month, attorney Marc N. Pelletier had the honor of having an article featured in the Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals’ monthly newsletter. Marc’s article, titled “Record Oxycodone Prosecutions in Pinellas County: How Did We Get Here?” examines the steadily increasing number of Pinellas County criminal cases involving the possession, sale, or trafficking of Oxycodone. The expose explores some of the likely causes of the year-to-year skyrocketing numbers of these Pinellas County offenses. Likely causes include the aggressive marketing campaign of the drug’s manufacturer, the drug’s infamous and perhaps counter-intuitive “black box” warning label, and Florida’s longstanding reputation as being the “Pill Mill Capital of America.”
The Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals, or FADCP, was created by the Florida Legislature through statute 397.334. The association’s members include judges, state attorneys, defense counsel, public defenders, drug court program coordinators, law enforcement, probation officers, academic professionals, and drug treatment providers. The association’s main goal is to provide insight and recommendations regarding drug offenses and their effective resolution in drug court. These recommendations are made to the Florida Supreme Court’s "Treatment-Based Drug Court Steering Committee." The association routinely provides services to drug court professionals and their communities including drug addiction treatment training, testing, case transfers, and drug legislation tracking.
Marc N. Pelletier is a former State Prosecutor. While serving in that capacity, he was honored with the "Agency Service Award" in recognition of his service to the State Attorney's Office and the citizens of the 12th Judicial Circuit. The award is bestowed upon those attorneys who demonstrate superior courtroom skills and preserve the fair and equitable administration of justice. Marc credits his experience as an Assistant State Attorney for providing him with a unique insight into the policies, procedures and tactics of his opponents.
Marc currently practices criminal defense in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the surrounding communities of Pinellas county Florida. As a lawyer with Russo & Russo, P.A. he represents clients charged with both felony and misdemeanor offenses. The law firm of Russo & Russo is listed in "Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers." Marc graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law and is also a graduate of the National College of DUI Defense conducted at Harvard Law School. He has a "Superb" rating by the "AVVO" lawyer rating service. Marc currently serves as the President of the Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association.
Arrested for a Drug Offense in Pinellas County? We Can Help!
We are experienced criminal defense lawyers who routinely handle drug and prescription medication charges arising out of the St. Petersburg / Clearwater area. Most drug and prescription medication offenses have serious legal consequences and are punishable as felonies. As a result, individuals charged with such crimes not only need an attorney, but also need to know how to select the right attorney for their case. At Russo & Russo, our goal is often to seek rehabilitation and treatment as part of our strategy designed to avoid conviction and jail.
Call our office and we can discuss Which Pinellas judge is assigned to your case. We can also provide you with information about the unique opportunities available through the Pinellas County Drug Court.
Contact our office for a free consultation at: (727) 578-0303
Visit our general criminal defense website at: www.defensehelp.com
Visit our Drunk Driving website at: www.duistpetersburglawyer.com
Links:
The Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals
Doctor Shopping Charges in Pinellas County
The State of Florida’s Prescription Drug Database Program
Prescription Fraud Defense in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Getting Your Felony or Misdemeanor Charge Dismissed
Felony Drug Possession Defense Lawyer in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Drug Trafficking Defense Attorney in Pinellas
Prescription Drugs – An Open Invitation Into Pinellas County’s Criminal Justice System
Drug Trafficking in Florida - A Crime You Thought You Understood
Attorney Marc Pelletier Selected for 2010 Best of St. Petersburg Award
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