Marijuana is a controversial drug. It remains illegal at the federal level, but states have begun to decriminalize it. In Florida, medical marijuana is legal, but it still has many restrictions surrounding it. If you wish to get into this industry and grow the...
Marijuana Crimes
What are Florida’s rules about driving with or on marijuana?
While some are hoping Florida might legalize recreational marijuana in the coming years, as of right now, the recreational use of marijuana remains illegal within state lines. Yet, the state does allow for the medical use of marijuana, and this creates some confusion...
How has marijuana legalization impacted impaired driving?
Driving under the influence does not only include alcohol. You can also be guilty of this crime if you have marijuana in your system. However, the American Bar Association explains the legalization of marijuana has led to some issues for law enforcement when trying to...
Will recreational marijuana become legal in Florida in 2022?
The legalization of marijuana for recreational use has already begun in many states, but Florida is not one of them. You may wonder if legalization is coming soon, but you should not get your hopes up. According to WJHG, there are many reasons that recreational...
Decriminalization movement travels across Florida cities
Changing attitudes towards marijuana led to its legalization in several states. Many legislatures legalized medicinal and recreational cannabis use. Some localities charge certain marijuana possession cases as infractions instead of misdemeanors. With the movement...
Marijuana represents a large percentage of possession charges
Police make drug arrests in Florida on a routine basis. The sale and distribution of illegal drugs continue to tax law enforcement resources, but putting effort into stopping dangerous drugs like heroin and cocaine could keep the Sunshine State safer. Not all U.S....
Marijuana crimes and the most common marijuana myths
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...
Penalties for growing marijuana in Florida
If you're interested in growing marijuana in Florida, take the time to learn more about the penalties associated with cultivation. The penalties for cultivation of marijuana in Florida often depend on the scope of the operation, but this is still a felony offense. At...
What marijuana crimes are felonies in Florida?
Not all drug crimes come with the same penalties, and Florida statutes make distinctions between possession for personal use and possession with intent to distribute. Marijuana charges may come with other statutory differences since the Sunshine State levies penalties...
Medical marijuana patients still have to follow the law
For some people in Florida, medical marijuana can increase their quality of life. Several conditions might make you eligible to purchase marijuana as part of your treatment. However, if you stray outside the lines of the law, you might find yourself in trouble....