West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer, Brian Pakett, was recently featured in Law.Com in April 2025.
Pakett’s provided commentary about current trends and the shifting landscape of Florida criminal law.
You can read the entire article here, Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Current Trends in Florida Criminal Law.
Florida’s criminal defense attorneys are navigating significant changes in how fentanyl-related cases are prosecuted, with many jurisdictions adopting harsher charging practices and enhanced penalties. Prosecutors are increasingly treating fentanyl possession and distribution cases more aggressively than other drug offenses due to the substance’s lethality and the ongoing overdose crisis.
This shift includes more frequent use of trafficking charges for smaller quantities, homicide charges when overdose deaths occur, and reduced plea bargaining flexibility.
Defense attorneys must adapt their strategies to account for these evolving prosecutorial approaches, requiring deeper knowledge of fentanyl-specific statutes, enhanced penalty provisions, and alternative sentencing options. Success in these cases now often depends on understanding both the scientific aspects of fentanyl and the changing political and legal climate surrounding its prosecution.
Brian T. Pakett has a proven track record, having effectively practiced in the field of criminal defense for over fifteen years. Mr. Pakett began his career working under the tutelage of famed criminal defense attorney Murray Richman in Bronx, New York before founding his own practice and bringing his talents to Florida.
He is licensed to practice in the State Courts of Florida, New York and New Jersey, as well as the Southern District of Florida, the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, the District of New Jersey and the United States Supreme Court.
Accused or charged in a Fentanyl related crime? Call Brian Pakett today at 561-318-0531.
Pakett Law — West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Law Firm