Any time you hear that someone is accused of murder, it immediately makes you think the worst. There are different kinds of murders, though, and not all are as straightforward as you may believe. A second-degree murder is one that was intentional. It was not premeditated or planned. It also wasn’t committed in the heat of the moment. It can…
If you’re caught using drugs or misusing prescription medications not prescribed to you, you could be accused of being in possession of a controlled substance. Controlled substances are usually seen as drugs that are illegal. They are highly regulated by the state and federal governments. If you are caught in possession of controlled substances, you could face penalties including fines…
As someone facing a drug charge, you may feel it’s largely unfair. You hadn’t taken drugs in the past, but after your doctor prescribed you opioids, you were hooked. When your prescription ran out, you couldn’t get more. You ended up doing what many people have. You turned to those selling drugs to get your pills to avoid withdrawal. Unfortunately,…
Many people think that ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are used only in very serious DUI cases. However, this is not true. If you have been charged with drinking and driving in Florida, a judge may order you to install an ignition interlock device, even if it’s a first offense. According to Florida statutes, an IID is required in the following circumstances:…
Despite the warnings on many prescription and over-the-counter medicine pill bottles about drugs causing drowsiness or dizziness – and not operating vehicles or heavy machinery – many people still drive while taking medications. In some cases this is not a problem. However, if a drug label has warnings such as these, you need to be careful. It is dangerous for…
Theft is a common crime, and it’s something most people are familiar with from an early age. Children may steal from one another, or teens might try their hands at pick-pocketing people at the malls. Shoplifting, breaking into someone’s home to steal items and other kinds of thefts are all under this general category of criminal acts. The penalties you’ll…
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…
In your home state, you have a medical marijuana card. It helps you with pain, so you don’t think of it any differently than any other medication. Upon deciding to take a trip, you pack it in your suitcase and head out. One thing you have to remember if you travel is that laws change from place to place. In…
Controlled substances are types of drugs monitored and restricted due to their potential for negative effects on the human body. While most controlled substances are illegal drugs, not all have to be to fall into this category. Anyone who possesses a controlled substance without a prescription or while it’s listed as illegal can face serious penalties. You could, for example,…
