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…
With the anticipation of heavier drug sentences that we discussed in our previous blog post, it is easy to understand why we are telling defendants that working hard on their defense is not optional. Anyone who is facing drug charges is facing potentially serious penalties. We understand why you might feel like putting off your defense planning. Thinking about your…
You may already be aware of the risks associated with drinking and driving in Florida, but did you know alcohol is just one of many types of substances that can lead to driving impairment? Many street drugs and prescribed medications have side effects that are similar to the effects of inebriation. If you take prescription medications, you are at risk…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who has a record of being tough on drug crimes as an Alabama prosecutor years ago, is expected to roll back a number of Obama administration Department of Justice policies. Sessions criticized that administration and its attorneys general for being soft on crime. Under President Obama, the number of people in federal prisons dropped from what…
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…
The pull that drugs have on the people who are addicted to them is something that can’t be denied. These men and women are willing to do almost anything to get the drug that has them ensnared. This can lead to them facing criminal charges related to the actions that are because of the drugs. We know that when you are sitting…
It seems like there is no end to the illegal — and potentially deadly — drugs that are available now. One of the latest is something called “Gray Death.” Just one dose, which can be purchased for as little as $10, can kill a person. Gray Death is a lethal drug cocktail that looks like a concrete block and has…
Anyone can be charged for violating drug laws, even doctors. That may be why the doctors for the National Football League (NFL) felt harassed when the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) came to talk to them in 2011 about their responsibility in medicating patients in the correct manner. That meeting had a presentation including the responsibilities and obligations of medical providers…
Now that the summer is almost here, Fort Lauderdale is going to be a party city. From spring break to Memorial Day, people have barbeques and all sorts of other parties. Many of these are full of alcoholic offerings. While there isn’t anything wrong with enjoying alcohol when you are out with your friends, you have to ensure that you…
Spring break is over for nearly everyone, but prom and graduation are coming up soon for millions of teens across Florida and the rest of the country. While these are times of celebration, they’re also, for too many young people, occasions for too much drinking. When they get behind the wheel, the results can be tragic. About 1,000 young people…
