Even a single use could lead to drug charges
If you come to Florida and use drugs, you may end up in deep trouble with the law. Even if this is the first time you’ve used drugs, or you were just experimenting with them, the sale or purchase of drugs in the state is a felony that may land you in prison or jail,...
In trouble with the law out of your home state? Get help
As a tourist, you never want to face criminal charges somewhere you’re not from. It can be a major hassle that requires you to come back to the area for hearings or a trial. You’re not somewhere you’re familiar, so it’s not surprising that an arrest or accusations of...
Accused of drug crimes? It’s time to consider a defense
Whether you’re simply in possession of drugs or you have been accused of being part of a large scheme to traffic them, it’s very important that you defend yourself against the allegations. Drug crimes of all kinds are taken seriously, and you could face harsh...
An eyewitness may not have seen it with their own eyes
What color top did your boss wear last Thursday? What did the woman in front of you order at the coffee stand this morning? What do you mean you don’t remember? Your memory, like most people’s, is not that good. Yet countless people have been put behind bars because...
Does jail really work for drug offenses?
Often, the knee-jerk reaction by the authorities is to propose jail time and fines for anyone facing drug charges. But is simply locking someone up really the solution that we need? Is that how we should be treating their condition? After all, addiction may be the...
Firearms, Florida and sentence enhancements: What to know
Florida residents generally have a healthy respect for firearms -- and many people have them. The state does have a robust “Stand Your Ground” provision in its laws, after all. But what happens if you use a firearm illegally in Florida or are caught with a gun in your...
Prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges
A doctor who writes a prescription for medication considers several factors about the patient when they determine the appropriate medication and dosage. This is one reason why it is illegal for patients to share prescriptions between each other. There is a chance that...
Florida’s move toward criminal justice reform gains ground
Senate Bill 346 was recently adopted with a landslide vote of 39-to-1 in Florida, giving judges who hear drug-related cases a bit more leeway to decide someone’s sentence after a conviction. While deeply opposed by the Florida Sheriffs Association and other hard-line...
