Many drug-related laws involve what are known as “controlled substances” and governed by the Controlled Substances Act. It should be noted that not all drugs listed in the CSA are illegal in all cases. Many are drugs that can be legally obtained with a prescription from a doctor, such as Vicodin, Xanax, OxyContin and even Tylenol with codeine. However, possession…
Drug possession laws in Florida make it a criminal offense to possess certain drugs without authorization within the country. For example, without a medical marijuana ID, it is illegal for people to carry marijuana within the state of Florida. Without a prescription, it is illegal to carry an opiate drug, like hydrocodone. There are a few different possession charges you…
If you’re found to be in possession of drugs, you could face a number of serious charges. This is true even if you only possess the drugs for a short period of time or to transfer them to another party. That’s what happened in this case in Florida. The worker involved may now face serious charges for accepting a bribe to…
As states all around the country debate the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing marijuana, many are unaware of the impact that medical marijuana can have on patients struggling with certain illnesses. With the Florida Medical Marijuana Legislation Initiative passing with approval from over 70 percent of voters, medical marijuana is now legal in Florida to treat certain illnesses. 1. HIV/AIDS Studies done…
If you’re stopped for having drugs in your possession, you face drug possession charges that could result in heavy fines and time in prison. Depending on your past criminal record, you could be facing many years or decades in prison simply for having drugs in your possession. Your attorney doesn’t want to see you face these unfair and harsh penalties.…
There are some major misconceptions about marijuana that are causing some patients in Broward who qualify to use it legally to question their treatment options. These stigmas make it harder for them to benefit from the use of this substance to manage their conditions. These misconceptions also cause some patients to suffer unfairly from consequences that infringe on their legal right…
On Jan. 3, Amendment 2 went into effect in Florida. Essentially, this new law expands the medical conditions that qualify for medical cannabis. However, rules and regulations for full implementation of the amendment are still months away. The state has six months to come up with the rules and nine months to implement them. 3 things to know about Amendment…
Criminal charges, even those for things that didn’t hurt anyone else, are very serious. If you are facing drug possession charges, you might want to know more about what options you have. We can help you learn about what choices you have for dealing with these charges. There are some cases that might be resolved by going through drug court.…
For decades, marijuana has been deemed an illegal substance for private, public and medical use. Now that there is a new medical marijuana law going into effect, many people in Broward County may not be clear about how to qualify to legally use the substance. Having a good understanding of who is eligible to use medical marijuana can help to…
Possessing drugs can get you in trouble with the law depending on the drug you have and if you have a prescription or if it is illegal. Drug possession is an offense in every state, and the possession of most controlled substances, except for medical marijuana, can land you in deep trouble with the law in Florida. Florida also added…
