Prolonged use of a drug, whether it be an illicit substance or a prescription medication, can lead to dependence and addiction. It makes you feel that you need the drug in order to function. Drug addiction is a disease that requires treatment.  It can be difficult to...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...