The complete story behind the death of Prince in April of this year is still being uncovered. An autopsy revealed that the 57-year-old music icon died of a fentynal overdose. That’s a synthetic opioid that is about 50 times as strong as heroin. The increase of fentynal-related overdose deaths has increased significantly, particularly in certain areas of the country —…
Regardless of where you live in the United States, you know one thing to be true: It is illegal to drink and drive. If you are pulled over by police and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, you will be arrested. Conversely, it’s possible that you could be faced with a large fine and even time in…
Some people might know that Interstate 95, which runs through Florida, is a huge drug corridor. This means that many people who are handling drugs are likely going to face charges at some point. If you are caught with heroin in Florida, you are facing some very serious drug crime penalties. In Florida, all crimes pertaining to heroin are felony charges, which…
Most people don’t think about things like the difference between assault and battery until they or a loved one is charged with one of these crimes. There are different levels of both charges. However, any one of them can carry significant penalties here in Florida, including jail time and fines. Simple assault and simple battery are both misdemeanors. However, simple…
The state of Colorado made headlines in 2012 when it became the first state in the union to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and over. This brought on a firestorm of protest across the country, with fears that marijuana use among teens would spiral out of control. Since that landmark decision, three more states – Alaska, Washington and Oregon –…
Being charged with the possession of drugs is a serious allegation, as you’re in a position where your entire future can depend on how you defend yourself. If you’re found guilty, your career or even the ability to find a home could be put in jeopardy. Your attorney can help you build a strong defense that focuses on why you…
Federal criminal charges are some of the most difficult to build a defense against. The prosecutors who are spearheading these cases have the time and resources necessary to try to unearth every tiny shred of evidence in the case against you. That means that you have to work hard on your defense so that you can address the evidence against…
A 64-year-old Florida man is taking legal action against the city of Orlando after he was arrested by police officers who believed a substance found in his vehicle to be crystal methamphetamine. Although tests performed at the scene were positive for crystal meth, a later test by the state crime lab determined that the flakes spotted on the floorboard of…
If you violate the law by selling prescription medications, giving them to friends, or by doctor shopping to obtain more for your own addiction, you need to defend yourself from the moment of your arrest. This is a serious crime, and Florida has been cracking down on offenders. How does Florida deal with prescription drug abuse? The state has enacted several…
Every state and Washington, D.C., prohibit drunk driving. The penalties are significantly varied depending on which state the driver is in when charged. However, a recent United States Supreme Court ruling will have an impact on the procedures law enforcement officers in all states must follow when using a blood test to determine a person’s blood alcohol content. In June…
