Having someone search through your vehicle, home and other personal belongings for drugs can be extremely distressing. However, if a police officer has good reason to believe that they might find drugs, it may be well within their rights to search your property for...
Florida law contains several criminal statutes for illegal drugs. The law categorizes drugs into different classes based on federal schedules. The penalties for conviction range in severity depending on the drug class and the type of crime. One of the most serious...
If you struggle with substance abuse disorder, you are not alone. Many people who struggle with illicit substances face criminal charges every day. To fight the charges and avoid repeating the same pattern, patients may strive to become clean. However, if you hear...
For drug possession charges to hold, the prosecution must prove certain aspects of its case against you. Understanding the factors at play can help you better aid your defense. Here are four factors you can consider in drug possession cases. Did you have physical or...
As a resident of Lee County, Florida and someone who is facing a criminal charge, you may have valid concerns about having to serve time behind bars if you receive a conviction for the drug offense you face. Yet, in some cases, you may be able to enroll in the Lee...
If you are facing drug paraphernalia charges, you could face serious consequences. Some people think that these allegations are relatively minor in comparison to other drug-related offenses, but the outcome of your case could turn many aspects of your life upside...
In Florida, marijuana use occurs in spite of the drug not being legal in the state. However, there are certain myths about marijuana use in relation to crimes pertaining to the drug. It's important to know these myths and how they've been debunked. What are the...
The recent change in the Florida hemp laws has created a problem for law enforcement officers in the state when it comes to investigating a potential DUI with respect to marijuana. Hemp products were made legal with state adoption of the federal Farm Bill of 2018,...
Under Florida law, the death of an individual can be more than a tragic accident or the heartbreaking result of addiction. Depending on the circumstances, police and prosecutors often treat it as a homicide. Traditionally, to convict someone of first-degree homicide,...
Florida residents voted in favor of the state's Medical Marijuana Legislation Initiative in 2016. The initiative allows for medical use of marijuana when the use of the drug will provide a patient with more benefits than potential risks. The state extended usage to...
