Prescription medications are only legal when a doctor recommends them to you and then monitors your use of them. People all too frequently assume they can do whatever they want with the prescription once they pick it up from the pharmacy, but that is not how...
Whether your drug-related arrest was on account of overzealous law enforcement, cops who previously targeted you and hoped to set an example, or deputies who subscribe to an “arrest-quota” mentality, you understand that your life is in an upheaval. The arrest merely...
You may have heard of civil asset forfeiture before. It is the police practice of seizing someone's personal property if officers believe it was connected to a crime. Usually, the owner must be arrested first. For example, if you are arrested on suspicion of drug...
Florida law defines drug trafficking as the possession or transportation of a controlled substance with the intention of selling or distributing this substance. Offenses vary depending on the type of substance, the amount, associated activities and prior convictions....
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...
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...
There are many reasons why Florida is a popular area. The warm weather, the proximity to the ocean and the local vegetation all make this state a popular place to travel to and even live. The fact that the state is a peninsula gives it access on three sides to open...
The state of Florida has been cracking down on drug crimes, and this is evident in the penalties one could face if convicted. Whether it is minor possession, possession with the intent to distribute or drug trafficking, drug charges have the ability to follow a person...
Drug charges in Florida and elsewhere can carry with them significant penalties. While some minor drug crimes have minor consequences, if the accused has a criminal record, facing even a minor drug charge could have significant outcomes if convicted. Thus, it is also...
Facing allegations of a drug crime can be difficult. In some cases, those accused are faced with the challenging task of trying to clear his or her name when there are presumed accomplices involved. Drug charges can range greatly, and they depend on the factors of the...
