Drug Possession

The very thought of fighting Florida drug possession charges, much less the associated public scrutiny, can be daunting. Regardless, those accused of drug possession charges are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a criminal courtroom. Nevertheless,...

In late July, a Florida man was stopped near the entrance of a park after hours. The 38-year-old man was found at a closed park early in the morning by Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies. The deputies later found that the man had drugs on his person and he now faces...

Florida's proximity to Latin America has long made it a hotbed for drug trafficking, especially cocaine trafficking. For that reason, state and federal authorities are constantly on patrol for those in illegal possession of cocaine and those who may be engaged in...

Many Florida readers are aware of the recent stabbing death of a 24-year-old man who was attacked and killed by his own brother. The incident took place on a recent Friday night, and when authorities searched the family's home as part of the investigation, they...

Attorneys who represent Florida defendants in drug possession cases will try to zero in on specific questions relating to your case in order to determine the best strategy for your defense. If you answer "no" to any of the following questions, it may be a good...

In the state of Florida and elsewhere in the nation, any persons accused of  crimes are entitled to defend themselves when facing the charges brought against them in court. In a recent case, a young man was charged with drug possession after reportedly being...

A couple of young men did not help themselves much in their recent arrest in Florida on drug charges. Police came to the door of an apartment in Fort Walton Beach on a noise complaint on Feb. 23. Deputies say that they noticed a "strong odor of green marijuana" coming...

A Florida judge will decide whether police can keep approximately $200,000 in cash they seized from Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion Jr. The NFL player had his cash seized during an alleged drug possession arrest in early February. Police claim...

Drug possession charges carry very stiff penalties here in Florida. Even if you aren't formally convicted of the drug possession charge, you still have to carry around that embarrassment and arrest for the rest of your life. Plus, if you are convicted, it could...

One man in Florida currently faces drug-related charges after police received a complaint about noise. When people are accused of drug possession, they may be nervous about what the outcome of the charges will be. However, the criminal justice system views the person...