Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Minors Facing Drug Charges In Florida
It is, unfortunately, not uncommon for minors to experiment with drugs, either on their own or with friends. Many do not see it as particularly serious, despite the inherent dangers – but being charged with a criminal offense can be a very rude awakening. If your child has been charged with a drug crime,… Read More »
Lawyer Smuggles “Drug-Laced” Papers Into County Jail
In January 2025, a Jacksonville attorney went to visit a client at Duval County Jail, bringing legal documents and other items. When the documents were inspected, it turned out that the papers were soaked in a substance known as ‘K2’ or synthetic cannabis. The attorney had allegedly reached an agreement with some inmates and… Read More »
Woman With Bag “Definitely Not … Full Of Drugs” Arrested On Drug Charges
In mid-January 2025, a woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia after the car she was riding in was pulled over. Brevard County law enforcement found methamphetamine in the woman’s bag, which bore the legend “Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs.” This was the woman’s second alleged offense… Read More »
First-Time Drug Offenders In Florida
For people who have never been in trouble with the law before, being arrested for drug possession can be a terrifying experience. Drug crimes are taken seriously in Florida, and because of this, sentences are harsh. Still, as a first-time offender, there are options available to you that may help you to avoid a… Read More »
Prosecutor Seeks To Overturn Certain Drug Convictions
In the late 1980s, one of the more pernicious ways in which the Broward County Sheriff’s Office saw fit to try and deal with Florida’s burgeoning crack cocaine epidemic was to try and manufacture it themselves. Many Floridians were convicted of drug crimes when today, most of these offenses could be characterized as entrapment…. Read More »
Facts & Myths About Fentanyl Possession
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, designed primarily for use in palliative care and surgery, particularly for cancer patients. However, its potency has unfortunately made it a highly-sought street drug. If you are found to have fentanyl unlawfully in your possession, you will face serious penalties under both state and federal law. That said, there… Read More »
Is “Drugged Driving” A Crime in Florida?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime in every U.S. state, seen as a crime against society rather than solely against individuals. Florida’s law is particularly serious, with jail time being a possibility even for first-time offenders. However, it is important to keep in mind that driving under the influence (DUI) applies… Read More »
Vehicle Searches & Drug Crimes
Drug crimes are by far the most common offenses in the United States, with Florida experiencing many of them simply due to its geography. Because of this, vehicle searches during traffic stops are quite common, with many officers on high alert for drugs being transported or smuggled. If you are stopped on a major… Read More »
Drug Convictions In Florida May Have Immigration Consequences
Whether possession, distribution, or trafficking, drug-related offenses are taken extremely seriously in the United States. Florida is one of the states with the harshest drug policy, imposing mandatory minimum sentences and other serious consequences on defendants. However, what many Floridians are unaware of is that drug crimes can also affect a person’s immigration status,… Read More »
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 »