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Most people who have been to a concert know there are drugs around. However, there are certain circles where the drugs are a given. Jam bands like Phish have a fan base that is, generally speaking, much more liberal with their views on drugs. And because Phish has just begun their first shows of their reunion tour, the police are well aware of this, too.

Over the weekend, Phish played three sold-out shows in Hampton, Virginia. Yesterday, police announced that they confiscated around $1.2 million in drugs, and almost $70,000 in cash from concertgoers. In addition, police arrested 194 fans. Police said those arrests were mostly for drug use, possession, and distribution.

Phish tickets start at $49.50 and go up from there. When surcharges are added in, a single ticket may run the average fan $60. Because Phish is only playing a handful of places right now, add in travel expenses for those dedicated enough to make the trek, and the price tag can get extremely high. But what happens when you get busted in the parking lot before the show for drugs? Not only do you miss the show, but you now have to worry about drug charges to your record.

What may seem like innocent concert fun can quickly become a disaster that you will be dealing with long after Phish has moved on to another city. Though the band hasn't announced any concert dates in Florida, there is a chance they'll come later on this year.

If you have been charged with drug possession, use, or distribution in Orlando or Orange County, Florida, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the drug offense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm for an initial consultation.