Category Archives: Drug Crimes
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 »
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 »
Attitudes On Cannabis Are Changing In Florida – But Criminal Penalties Remain
For the sixth time since 2014, the widespread legalization of cannabis is on the ballot in Florida, with Amendment 3 passing the threshold of votes required by Florida’s constitution to appear. Previously, all of the ballot measures – and some intended to expand Floridians’ access to medical cannabis, as well – failed to pass,… Read More »
Defining Drug Possession vs Drug Trafficking
Florida’s drug laws are some of the most stringent in the United States, and those who are charged with this type of offense will face penalties that are, on the whole, more severe than in other U.S. states. If you have been charged with a drug crime, it is crucial that you find out… Read More »
Lantana Couple Charged In Fentanyl Death Of 10-Month Old
In 2022, a 10-month old infant died of fentanyl intoxication at a Boynton Beach hospital. The mother was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter by negligence, but in an effort to cooperate with authorities, she pointed them to the couple who allegedly sold her the fentanyl. In late July 2024, one of the couple… Read More »
Florida Still Has Mandatory Minimum Sentences For Drug Crimes
Florida’s legislature has made it clear over the last few decades that drug offenses are taken very seriously in the state, partly due to its history, and partly due to the damage that drugs have done to so many Floridians. Because of this, the sentences for those convicted of drug crimes in the state… Read More »
Am I Facing A Misdemeanor Or A Felony Drug Charge?
If you are arrested and charged with a drug offense in Florida, one of the first questions you may ask is about the nature of the charges against you. Misdemeanor convictions are seen as less severe, carrying significant but not harsh penalties, while felony convictions can result in serious, long-term consequences. There are four… Read More »
Actual or Constructive Drug Possession
Drug crimes in Florida are taken very seriously, including simple possession of a controlled substance. If you are charged with this offense, you risk being convicted of a felony, depending on the nature of your specific situation – but conviction is not a foregone conclusion. A state’s attorney must still prove that you unlawfully… Read More »
Stopped For Drugs At The Airport
Airports are places where safety is understandably paramount. Very often, being charged with a crime that happened to take place in an airport means that the defendant may face additional charges because of the location of the alleged offense. One of the most common scenarios when this occurs is when a person is stopped… Read More »
Is ‘Drug Court’ An Option For Me?
For a variety of reasons, Florida’s drug laws are among the harshest in the United States. If a person is arrested and charged with a drug-related crime in the state, the odds are high that they will face a strict penalty. However, there are options for nonviolent defendants, particularly those who have never been… Read More »