Category Archives: Drug Crimes
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 »
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 »
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 »
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Florida
The state of Florida has had a long and checkered history involving illegal substances, from bootlegging and Prohibition to the cartels of the 1980s and pill mills of the 1990s. Because of this, the state prosecutes defendants caught with illegal substances very aggressively, even non-violent defendants never before in trouble with the law. One… Read More »
Possession With Intent To Sell In Florida
Florida law specifies several different types of drug-related crimes, one of which is possession with intent to sell or distribute (PISD). This is seen as a more severe offense than simple possession, because PISD has the potential to do more damage to society than one person indulging themselves in private. If you have been… Read More »
Is Entrapment A Valid Defense To Florida Drug Charges?
Drug crimes in Florida are prosecuted aggressively, as they are seen as crimes against society, not just against an individual. If you have been charged with possession, sale, or trafficking of illegal substances, it is crucial that you take this situation seriously, but you are still entitled to your day in court. Your attorney… Read More »
Has Your Child Been Charged With A Drug Offense?
It is an unfortunate truth that more and more young people are experimenting with drugs at younger ages, and sometimes, they are caught by law enforcement when they do so. It can be a parent’s worst nightmare to hear that their child has been charged with a drug crime, but an experienced attorney can… Read More »
Directed Verdicts In Florida Drug Cases
If you have ever been on a Florida jury, you may be aware that the process differs somewhat from what is seen in the movies, but much of it remains the same. Jurors are not supposed to be influenced in terms of their verdict by anything but the evidence presented to them – but… Read More »
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 »