Violent crimes are horrible, but what is worse is being accused of one that you didn’t commit willingly or at all. There are many reasons that people are shot, hit or injured, and not all are due to a person’s violent tendencies or the want to harm another person. According to the 2011 crime clock statistics, there is a violent…
Now that the holiday season is here, you can count on people hosting parties. Many of those parties will involve alcoholic beverage, such as eggnog. If you plan on drinking anything that contains alcohol, make plans ahead of time to get home so that you don’t end up drinking and driving. If something happens and you do drive home after…
As we head into the holiday season, we’re approaching some of the deadliest days of the year on the road for drivers. That’s true even here in South Florida where we don’t have to deal with the snowy conditions that other Americans face during the winter, because many fatal crashes during this time are alcohol-related. The evening before Thanksgiving is…
If you are driving a commercial vehicle at the time of a traffic stop and are found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you could be in deep trouble with the law. You will likely lose your license, and you will be disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for at least a year if you…
For decades, marijuana has been classified as an illegal substance by the federal government. Penalties for possession and use often included fines and heavy sentences. Also, the substance had a negative stigma attached to it that made it socially unacceptable to many. Research has changed the minds of some government officials and lawmakers in many states across the country, especially…
We recently discussed how a new synthetic opioid is illegal in Florida. That is only one of the many illegal substances that can lead to criminal charges in this state. For people who are facing drug charges of any sort, learning about their defense options is a priority. We can help you learn about what options you might have. When…
It seems like every time we turn around, there’s a new type of dangerous drug that’s becoming widely available. Among the latest is something called “Pink.” The synthetic opioid, also known as U-47700, is more powerful than heroin. It’s gaining popularity among teens in particular, via social media. It can be obtained for just $5 plus shipping online. One lab…
Between the beginning of September and October of 2016, the Border Patrol and the United States Coast Guard discovered approximately 400 pounds of marijuana floating in the water near Eastern Florida and the Florida Keys. Although there have been several hurricanes and major storms in these months, the 15 separate incidents where these drugs were found floating and washed up…
If you are found to have drugs of any sort in your possession, you might end up facing drug possession charges. These charges can be very serious, so you need to fight back against them. We know that there are sometimes circumstances behind drug charges that can’t really be helped. Think about this — a person who has a drug…
A good deal of media attention has been given recently to the abuse of prescription painkillers. However, less has been given to another type of prescription drug that is being abused — attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication. These medications include popular drugs like Adderall, which is an amphetamine used to treat ADHD. Overdose deaths attributed to amphetamines here in Florida…
