On Jan. 3, Amendment 2 went into effect in Florida. Essentially, this new law expands the medical conditions that qualify for medical cannabis. However, rules and regulations for full implementation of the amendment are still months away. The state has six months to come up with the rules and nine months to implement them. 3 things to know about Amendment…
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…
The case of the doctor who was charged with illegally dispensing drugs that was recently discussed on this blog brings up the importance of understanding prescription drug crimes. These crimes aren’t always committed in the ways that you might think of when you think about drug crimes. There are some very interesting points to understand about prescription drug crimes. It…
A South Florida doctor and his medical assistant were arrested this month on charges of illegally distributing prescription medication. The 50-year-old physician, who lives in Parkland, has been accused of supplying methamphetamines to his patients. His assistant has been accused of involving her child in illegal drug transactions. A six-month-long investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration led to the arrest of…
In Florida, causing physical harm or threatening someone with physical harm can result in assault and battery charges. While more minor incidents are generally classified as misdemeanors, more serious situations are classified as a felonies. Aggravated assault in...
Driving under the influence can land you in trouble with the law, but a first-time offense isn’t as severe as a second or third. Your attorney can help you look into the facts of your case, so you can see how to best defend yourself against the potential punishments. If you’ve been caught and were driving under the influence of…
Criminal charges, even those for things that didn’t hurt anyone else, are very serious. If you are facing drug possession charges, you might want to know more about what options you have. We can help you learn about what choices you have for dealing with these charges. There are some cases that might be resolved by going through drug court.…
A 25-year-old Winter Haven, Florida, woman is facing an aggravated manslaughter charge after her newborn child died while in bed with her. This is the second baby she’s lost as the result of co-sleeping, according to authorities. The woman’s first child died in 2009 approximately two weeks after her birth when the woman reportedly fell asleep while breastfeeding her. Authorities…
For decades, marijuana has been deemed an illegal substance for private, public and medical use. Now that there is a new medical marijuana law going into effect, many people in Broward County may not be clear about how to qualify to legally use the substance. Having a good understanding of who is eligible to use medical marijuana can help to…
