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...
Fort Myers Legal Issues Blog
Troubled family now facing drug possession charges
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...
3 questions to ask following a drug possession charge
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...
Florida teacher arrested, accused of selling drugs
Many residents of Osceola, Florida, were surprised at the news that a local teacher and long-time school employee was recently arrested on suspicion of drug crimes. The story has led to an outpouring of outrage from area residents and concern over the safety and...
Driver arrested for drug possession after his vehicle crashes
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...
2 men arrested for drug trafficking in Florida
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 42-year-old man and a 36-year-old man in a large-scale drug bust. The Florida drug trafficking arrests occurred on a recent Friday during what authorities are referring to as a "buy/bust" operation. In...
2 men are helpful to police, charged with drug possession crimes
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...
NFL player fights for assets seized during drug possession arrest
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...
Florida prescription drug crime charges
There are nearly an infinite number of ways that a perfectly innocent person could become embroiled in accusations relating to a prescription drug crime. Indeed, numerous Florida residents have been wrongly accused of a prescription drug crime they did not commit. If...
What are the possible defenses for a drug possession charge?
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...
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