You are probably well aware that Florida residents voted to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. Due to the recent changes in marijuana laws in various states, it can be confusing to understand exactly where your state stands. To be clear, recreational use is still illegal in Florida, but that could change in a few years. The Florida Cannabis Act might be on the…
If you’re accused of sexual battery, you need to understand what that means by Florida law. In Florida, sexual battery specifically refers to rape. In fact, no statutes actually define rape separately. It’s difficult to prove rape in many cases, because the prosecution must prove that it occurred beyond a reasonable doubt. Specifically, the prosecution needs to show that you…
It’s easier than you might think to get arrested for a drug possession crime. In some cases, defendants get arrested because they were driving with friends who had drugs. Nevertheless, if the drugs are found on the floor of the car, police might mistake them for belonging to the driver. At Michael A. Gottlieb, PA, we create a judgment-free zone…
It’s possible to be arrested and convicted of drug crimes for possessing drug paraphernalia even if no drugs are found in your possession. Numerous items are considered >drug paraphernalia. Under the law, it includes any equipment that can be used to consume, conceal or produce illegal drugs. This can include bongs, small spoons, roach clips and pipes. State laws vary.…
Imagine going to your doctor after seeing an ad on the TV about a new drug. It sounds fantastic, and it says it can cure your disease. If your doctor looks shocked by the information, the likelihood is that you’ve just watched a bad ad. What is a bad ad? A bad ad is essentially when a prescription drug ad…
As we discussed in our previous blog, spring break is a time that is meant to be fun. If you are out drinking, make sure that you aren’t doing anything that can land you in legal trouble. One action you most certainly need to avoid is driving drunk. We know that mistakes happen. If your mistake was driving drunk, you need…
As states all around the country debate the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing marijuana, many are unaware of the impact that medical marijuana can have on patients struggling with certain illnesses. With the Florida Medical Marijuana Legislation Initiative passing with approval from over 70 percent of voters, medical marijuana is now legal in Florida to treat certain illnesses. 1. HIV/AIDS Studies done…
With college students all over the country on spring break — heading here to Florida and other warm location — it’s essential more than ever to remember the dangers of drunk driving. While individual state laws regarding the legal drinking age and the specific penalties for DUIs vary, a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 can get you arrested in every…
If you’re stopped for having drugs in your possession, you face drug possession charges that could result in heavy fines and time in prison. Depending on your past criminal record, you could be facing many years or decades in prison simply for having drugs in your possession. Your attorney doesn’t want to see you face these unfair and harsh penalties.…
As we recently noted, the new attorney general is placing a focus on violent crimes. These crimes are often ones that have very serious penalties. If you are facing charges for a crime of violence, you need to get to work today so that you don’t have to try to throw a defense strategy together the night before a trial.…
