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,...
Criminal charges are only one danger of doing drugs
Drug addiction is a serious problem in this country. It’s not easy for people to overcome. Many people who go through rehab will relapse by turning to drugs again. Drug abuse can also lead people to partake in criminal activities that they wouldn’t have otherwise. ...
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...
3 reasons you might face possession with intent charges
If the police catch you with a prohibited drug or a controlled substance for which you do not have a prescription, they will usually charge you with possession. However, in certain circumstances, you might face more serious criminal charges, such as possession with...
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...
Can you go to jail for possession of synthetic marijuana products?
Florida sees plenty of drug activity. Between being a vacation destination and a southern point of entry into the United States, illegal drugs are plentiful in the Sunshine State. Our state has high levels of demand for illegal drugs and plenty of supply from sources...
