Florida has some of the toughest drug laws in the entire country. Many people assume that "trafficking" means you are a major drug dealer moving huge shipments across state lines. However, under Florida law, the charge is based entirely on the weight of the substance...
A drug trafficking charge is far more serious than a basic possession charge, simply because the nation’s drug laws can be draconian. They impose long, mandatory jail sentences on anyone who is convicted — no matter what the circumstances. Defense strategies are extremely important in drug trafficking cases, so make certain that you discuss the specifics of your situation with your defense…
Being arrested on a drug possession charge is bad enough — but it’s infinitely worse if you’re charged with the intent to distribute those drugs. What’s the difference? Frankly, it’s often a matter of circumstances. The prosecution can’t read your mind, so the state has to prove its case by showing evidence that can reasonably be interpreted to demonstrate your intention to…
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Thursday, January 25, 2018. An officer may not pull you over without probable cause. Once he or she has a reason to stop your vehicle, then he or she may not enter your vehicle or search it without a warrant or probable cause again. Just stopping you for a traffic offense is…
In every state, it’s illegal to transport illicit drugs. However, every state is different when it comes to the drugs that are illegal as well as how those who transport drugs are penalized. Florida has its own specific laws and regulations that you should know about if you face drug distribution charges. First, it’s important to understand how the prosecution…
To arrest you, search your home or vehicle or to take away your property, the police must have probable cause. Probable cause means that the police must have an adequate reason to perform an action. If they do not, then you could have the case dismissed and potentially file a claim against the police for their mistreatment and errors. Probable…
A growing opioid epidemic has authorities and the government concerned across the United States. Opiates, which are generally used as pain killers, were easy to access in the past. That made them more likely to be used illicitly, even though they were controlled substances. One illegal opiate, heroin, has become a serious concern in many states in the U.S. and…
This piece of news is something different that not many can say they’ve heard before. A report stated that police found cocaine stuffed inside a Cookie Monster doll. While it’s common to find drugs stashed in a number of different items, this item shocked police in Florida. Today, a man from Key West, 39, is in jail following the discovery.…
Many times, drug trafficking takes place across state lines. When that occurs, both states may have an interest in pursuing charges against the individuals defrauding the system and transporting illegal drugs. In this case, the people accused of transporting drugs were stopped and arrested in Ohio, but they specifically went to Florida to gain access to the medications they are…
We have seen it happen so many times in Fort Lauderdale: a car is driven erratically and the driver is pulled over. After a search, the driver finds himself in custody on drug charges.We read recently of this very same scenario playing out south of us in the Lower Keys. That is where a 52-year-old driver was observed by a police…
