As young people head off for their freshman year in college, parents have a number of concerns for their safety. Parents of daughters need to talk to them about how to avoid being sexually assaulted and what to do if it happens. However, parents whose sons who are starting college also need to discuss sexual harassment and assault. The college culture,…
A 32-year-old woman is now being charged after she allegedly sold drugs to an individual who overdosed moments later. The story out of St. Lucie, Florida, states that the woman left the man on the floor after he passed out in front of her. As a result, the St. Lucie County Sheriff has now placed an attempted murder charge against…
Growing up, many people were told to keep their hands to themselves. This basic kindergarten rule can also help keep adults out of legal trouble. If you keep your hands, feet and anything attached to you to yourself, you aren’t likely to have to face the court for a battery charge. In Florida, battery is either a misdemeanor or a…
There is a difference between charges of possession of drugs and possession with intent to distribute. The legal consequences of intending to distribute illegal drugs that are found in your possession can be significantly greater, even if there’s no evidence that a person actually gave or sold them to other people. The degree of severity of the charges, however, depends on what…
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…
Heroin is a highly addictive drug that is causing unnecessary deaths all across the country. Florida isn’t any exception. The need to cut down on how many lives are claimed by this monster has led Florida to enact some pretty harsh laws when it comes to crimes related to heroin. The first thing that you should know is that all charges…
If you are caught driving drunk or are stopped and accused of driving drunk, it’s vital that you defend yourself against those allegations. As someone charged with a DUI or DWI, there are several defenses you can choose from that can help you protect yourself. Failing to defend yourself early could result in charges and penalties you don’t deserve. How…
When you are sick or injured, you often need prescription medications to relieve pain or help you get better. These medications have an important purpose in the medical field, but some medications are addictive and can be abused. Addiction can be an ugly monster that makes people do things that they wouldn’t normally do. This is a difficult situation to…
A recently-released report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presents a mixed picture regarding the opioid epidemic in this country. According to the CDC, doctors are writing fewer opioid prescriptions than they did in 2010 and for smaller dosages. However, on average, the prescriptions they are writing are for longer periods. According to the report, which studied…
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.…
