Charging someone with possession of drugs with intent to sell is a unique crime in that intent does not have a burden of proof. Whereas other crimes require the officer to articulate how intent was present, intent to distribute is presumed with any arrest involving a large amount of drugs.
If a subject is arrested and found to be in possession (actual, constructive, and/or joint) of a large quantity of drugs, that is sufficient evidence to prove intent to sell if the quantity goes beyond merely being deemed “casual use.” The best way to fight against accusations of intent to distribute charges is a competent criminal defense attorney in Florida.