Monthly Archives: December 2024
Recreational Cannabis Bill Fails At The Florida Polls
In 2016, Florida law expanded to allow medical cannabis use, with more than 60 percent of voters approving the option for those with “debilitating illnesses.” Ever since, a movement to broaden cannabis legalization into recreational use has steadily taken root in the state, with the latest ballot initiative appearing during the November 2024 election…. Read More »
Domestic Violence In Florida LGBTQ+ Partnerships
Domestic violence crimes are not exclusively a province of heterosexual couples; unfortunately, crimes of intimate partner violence (IPV) are just as common, if not more so, in the LGBTQ+ community, though they are generally reported less often. If you have been accused of domestic violence against your partner or spouse, and you are a… Read More »
Suspect In Florida Domestic Violence Stabbing Arrested In Houston
In late November 2024, an 18-year old Orlando woman was arrested in Houston, Texas, on suspicion of stabbing her boyfriend to death. She allegedly stabbed him in August after an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation. It remains to be seen whether the woman will be extradited to Florida to stand trial, or… Read More »
Unlawful Prescription Drug Possession In Florida
In the 2000s, Florida was notorious for its “pill mills,” which were unethical medical clinics that essentially prescribed opioids for non-existent conditions, either to feed addictions or for later sale. While most were legislated out of existence in the early 2010s, their legacy remains in Florida’s law, as those who possess controlled substances without… Read More »
Potential Penalties For Drug Possession In Florida
Drug possession is one of the most commonly charged offenses in Florida. While the state has some of the harshest drug laws in the U.S., the sentences will vary if one is convicted. There are a handful of factors that can affect the nature of a person’s sentence, and if jail time is involved,… Read More »
Domestic Violence & Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Laws
Florida’s notorious “Stand Your Ground” law was added to its laws in 2005, allowing someone who reasonably believes they are about to be the victim of someone else’s use of force to defend themselves without retreating. If you have been involved in a domestic dispute, and you used force to defend yourself, the law… Read More »
Domestic Violence Involving Firearms
Florida’s domestic violence law defines the crime as any criminal offense “resulting in physical injury or death” to a person who is part of a specific set of qualifying victims – for example, spouses, ex-spouses, or unmarried co-parents. Rather than being its own specific offense, domestic violence is an umbrella of sorts – the… Read More »
What Does Drug Offender Probation Entail In Florida?
Being convicted of a drug-related crime in the state of Florida usually results in jail time, given how aggressively these offenses are prosecuted. However, in some cases, a person may be eligible for what is known as Drug Offender Probation (DOP), which is not the same as standard felony probation. This option may seem… Read More »