Do you qualify for legal medical marijuana?
Despite the fact that Florida has a medical marijuana law, if you possess or use marijuana for recreational purposes, this still constitutes a crime. Furthermore, Florida has very specific laws as to what you must do in order to qualify for medical marijuana...Illegal sharing of prescription drugs
When people receive a prescription from their doctor, they may think they can dispose of the medication in any way. However, Florida has laws concerning the proper use of prescription drugs. It is important for people to understand what they can and cannot do with a...Overdose Liability in Florida
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths have been a growing concern over the last several years, especially in the Southern parts of Florida. A recent guilty plea and sentencing sheds some light on the future of Lee county drug crimes and criminal defense. As reported by Palm...Drug crimes and the overdose defense
Drug overdoses are common reality in Florida. Sadly, fear of prosecution prevents many individuals from seeking help for themselves or others when an overdose is suspected. In fact, law enforcement officials often make arrests following an overdose. After all, there...Long-term operation leads to many multiple drug crime arrests
In many cases, charges related to drug offenses are only brought against an individual after a prolonged investigation. Therefore, the authorities and prosecutors often believe that they have ample evidence to obtain a conviction. While this may be true in some...Fort Myers raids lead to multiple drug crime arrests
Drug crime convictions carry serious penalties. Those who are accused of these types of offenses therefore can be confronted with the very real possibility of years or even decades in prison as well as fines that can ruin their financial standing for life....Drug charges in Florida can be enhanced based on several factors
There are many factors that are considered by prosecutors when they decide which specific drug law to utilize when filing charges. If an individual was arrested for possession of a narcotic, prosecutors will consider the severity of the drug in question and the...Common ways to suppress evidence in drug cases
Drug charges are serious. Depending on the specifically alleged crimes, an individual can be threatened with jail or prison time, enormous fines, and a criminal record that can affect just about every aspect of his or her life. With so much on the line, those who are...Cape Coral man arrested on multiple drug charges
The law provides Floridians with a presumption of innocence until they are proven guilty of a criminal offense. This is no small thing. It shifts the burden to the state to present competent evidence that meets certain legal elements. Remembering this fact can give...
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