A number of drugs that are illegal have been found to be effective for people dealing with various physical and emotional conditions. A recent study has found that the drug ecstasy (also known as MDMA), and commonly considered a party drug, can help people who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety-related conditions. Veterans have been participating in…
If you’ve been accused of being in possession of drugs, there are a few different defenses that you have available to you, depending on the specifics of your case. For example, you may be able to claim that the police unlawfully searched your home or vehicle, which could make any evidence they recovered inadmissible in court. Another thing your attorney…
With the passing of Amendment 2 in Florida, more people can legally access medical marijuana. Although many are supportive of the use of this substance to treat certain ailments and health conditions, there are still many people who are against it. This opposition continues to slow down the integration rate of medical marijuana into the state’s economy. However, there are other…
It seems like every time we turn around, there’s a new type of dangerous drug that’s becoming widely available. Among the latest is something called “Pink.” The synthetic opioid, also known as U-47700, is more powerful than heroin. It’s gaining popularity among teens in particular, via social media. It can be obtained for just $5 plus shipping online. One lab…
If you are found to have drugs of any sort in your possession, you might end up facing drug possession charges. These charges can be very serious, so you need to fight back against them. We know that there are sometimes circumstances behind drug charges that can’t really be helped. Think about this — a person who has a drug…
As laws are relaxing around marijuana, both for recreational and medical use, around the country, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides some interesting findings regarding just who is using the drug. In many households, the parents are more likely to be lighting up than their kids. Marijuana use by those in their mid-thirties and older…
The police do not have an automatic right to search your property in most circumstances. If they illegally search your home or vehicle, you may be able to have any evidence collected against you thrown out by the court and even get a case against you dropped. What is considered a “search” by police? If you try to determine if…
The state of Colorado made headlines in 2012 when it became the first state in the union to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and over. This brought on a firestorm of protest across the country, with fears that marijuana use among teens would spiral out of control. Since that landmark decision, three more states – Alaska, Washington and Oregon –…
Being charged with the possession of drugs is a serious allegation, as you’re in a position where your entire future can depend on how you defend yourself. If you’re found guilty, your career or even the ability to find a home could be put in jeopardy. Your attorney can help you build a strong defense that focuses on why you…
A Florida sheriff’s deputy was arrested recently after he was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said that the 22-year-old deputy side-swiped a vehicle in Pompano Beach. He was driving a Ford Crown Victoria patrol car at the time. The driver whom the man allegedly hit said that she was slammed from behind, and when she…
