In Florida now, when you plead guilty/no contest, or are found guilty of ANY drug possession charge, your drivers license will be suspended.
Just last week, a client called and told me he was caught in possession of 'a joint'. I explained to him that if he pleads guilty or no contest to this charge, his drivers license will be suspended for 2 years. This is the case now in Florida with any possession charge, whether it is pot, cocaine, ecstasy, etc.
A common misconception here is that people think if the Judge withholds adjudication (you aren't convicted), then the suspension does not go into effect. This is not correct. Any plea or finding of guilt in a possession case = a license suspension. So be careful taking these cases too lightly.
I have found that in most of my cases recently, the prosecutors are open to negotiation and will sometimes let you plead to something else instead of possession so your DL doesn't get suspended.
