When can evidence be suppressed in your criminal case?
Sometimes, a judge may rule that certain evidence will not be admitted to trial in response to a petition to suppress evidence. Such a judgment may have far-reaching implications on your case since it may not be possible for the prosecution to prove your guilt beyond...
Can I be arrested for possession of Delta-9 in Florida?
For those with medical marijuana (MM) cards issued by the state, there is no need to worry about the legal status of Delta-9 flower or its edibles. But many without their own MMJ enjoy the benefits they receive from smoking or otherwise consuming edibles infused with...
Do you have drug paraphernalia and not even realize it?
Drug charges in the state of Florida aren’t uncommon. Unfortunately, some people are arrested for the possession of drug paraphernalia without even realizing what they have done. Understanding what drug paraphernalia consists of can help you avoid these charges. Keep...
Florida’s Good Samaritan law and drug overdose reporting
Accidental drug overdoses – many of them fatal - have become an increasingly serious problem across the country. To prevent as many deaths as possible, most states, including Florida, have passed some type of Good Samaritan law. These laws provide immunity from arrest...
Can you share medical marijuana?
Recreational marijuana is not yet legal in Florida, but medical marijuana is. If you have the proper medical card, you can get marijuana to treat the symptoms that you're facing. Once you do, you may consider sharing it with friends or family members. Perhaps these...
What if you’re arrested for drugs that are not yours?
The police pull you over for speeding, and they find illegal drugs in your car. You're just as shocked as they are, however, because the drugs actually belong to your friend who borrowed your car the week before, and you had no idea they were in the vehicle. Or,...
Drug abuse has a major connection to criminal activities
Individuals who are addicted to drugs will often do things that are uncharacteristic of what they’d do if they were sober -- and that includes all kinds of criminal activity. The lure of their addiction is simply stronger than their fear of the law. Isn’t there a way...
What are study drugs and can they lead to legal trouble?
University students have a lot of pressure on them. Finishing projects and cramming for tests takes a lot of energy and time -- both of which can be in short supply. Many turn to "study drugs" to stay awake. Unfortunately, the illicit use of study drugs can lead to...
Penalties for heroin in Florida
Drug addiction is a tough disease. It’s often difficult to overcome the impacts that the addiction can cause. For some, the call of the drugs is so strong that they’re willing to risk going to prison just to get their next fix. Those individuals need to get help...
How can I be charged with a drug crime when I didn’t have any on me?
If you’re like most people, you know that getting caught with drugs in your possession is a serious issue. Depending on what’s found (and how much) you could be charged with possession, the intent to traffic -- or worse. But what if you don’t actually have any drugs...