Florida police say that a traffic stop led to an arrest and serious criminal allegations for Jabar Gaffney, the former professional wide receiver. He posted a $7,000 bond for the slew of drug charges filed against him shortly after being taken into custody. Among the allegations includes a felony charge for transporting illegal paraphernalia. An officer apparently initiated the traffic stop after…
In 2016, Florida voters approved Amendment 2. To an extent, this measure decriminalized medicinal marijuana so people with certain ailments could benefit from it. This does not mean marijuana has been completely decriminalized. Severe penalties still exist for citizens caught with marijuana on their person. Florida marijuana laws are a little tricky to follow, so here is some information about who can and cannot…
If you are convicted of a drug offense, you very well may be sentenced to jail time, probation or both. While probation may seem to be much more preferable than jail time, it is still something that needs to be taken seriously. Too many people see probation as a “get out of jail free” card; it is not. While probation…
In previous posts, we’ve discussed how it’s extremely important for Florida residents not to underestimate the severity of certain marijuana-related charges. In particular, we’ve discussed this in the context of possession for personal use, one of the more commonly charged drug crimes here in the Sunshine State. It’s important to understand, however, that this warning applies not just to simple possession,…
In Florida and practically every other state, there are continual concerns about the overcrowding of prisons. At the center of the debate is whether convictions for drug-related crimes are to blame. Statistics demonstrate that convicted drug offenders do not make up a majority of the prison population. From 1980 to 1990 when there was a high rate of drug crime…
Broward County is a popular vacation spot for visitors. Nevertheless, its recent media attention is one that local residents would like to see disappear. Broward County is the nation’s leading location for drug cases involving the synthetic drug, flakka. However, a recent cooperative effort between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Chinese government, where the primary ingredient for…
In recognition of the need to combat the altogether staggering number of fatalities here in Florida attributable to heroin and prescription opiate overdoses, state lawmakers took the bold step of passing the Emergency Treatment and Recovery Act. The measure, signed into law by Governor Rick Scott this past summer, allows those people with loved ones who are struggling with an…
In a previous post, we discussed how the U.S. Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs and other chemicals into five separate classes based on 1) their accepted medical use, and 2) their potential for dependency or abuse. To recap, those drugs classified as Schedule II drugs are those with an accepted medical use subject to severe restrictions, and a very high…
Many people may not know the “schedule” system for controlled substances. In fact, many people may not know what a controlled substance is. To the latter, the answer is very simple: it is any illicit drug that will have a negative impact on a person’s welfare, livelihood or health. To the former, the answer is a bit more complex. The…
Over the last few years, the Drug Enforcement Administration has been directing considerable resources to combating the proliferation of synthetic drugs. For those unfamiliar with these drugs, sold under names like spice or salvia, they are designed to mimic the high of other illegal drugs and can prove to be dangerous to the health of users. These efforts to crack…
