Some drug charges seem relatively straightforward. For example, it is understandable that when in Florida, if found with illegal drugs, such as cocaine or heroin, one could be charged with a drug crime. However, it is possible to be in possession of drugs even if they...
Schedule I substances are considered more dangerous
Controlled substances can come into people's lives in many ways. Some individuals may receive prescriptions for medications after suffering an injury or undergoing surgery or another medical procedure. Others may have a substance abuse problem and try to get access to...
Florida among top states in the nation for Internet crimes
The Internet allows us to do many things that decades ago would not have been possible. People purchase goods online, communicate through social media platforms, pay their bills online and perform many other daily tasks using the Internet. However, increased Internet...
What domestic violence look like in the Sunshine State?
While most couples in Florida will get into arguments now and then, sometimes these situations escalate until one party is accusing the other of committing an act of domestic violence. People might assume that domestic violence only involves causing physical harm to a...
Reported methamphetamine trafficking bust leads to 44 arrests
Following a national investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine, 44 individuals were placed under arrest, and 50 pounds of the alleged drug were seized. It is estimated that the drugs would be worth $1.4 million if sold on the street. It is alleged that the...