Monthly Archives: October 2024
The Concept Of Possession In Florida Drug Cases
When a person is found to have a controlled substance physically on their person, they are said to have possession of it. However, Florida law also recognizes a different type of possession of drugs, referred to as ‘constructive’ possession, which does not require physically having drugs in your pocket. Either one is sufficient to… Read More »
Explaining Domestic Violence Battery In Florida
There are many different kinds of offenses that fall into the category of domestic violence in Florida, but by far the most common is battery. Domestic violence battery, as it is known, is usually charged more stringently than in a standard battery case, due to the relationship between the two people involved – and… Read More »
Prescription Drug Crimes In Florida
Despite the evolution of drug laws since the 1990s, far too many people nowadays still operate under the misapprehension that a sentence for drug possession will be lighter if the substance involved is not a ‘street drug.’ In reality, in the legal system, it does not matter where the substance was obtained – it… Read More »