With so many states legalizing both medicinal and recreational marijuana, it might surprise you that Florida still criminalizes aspects of marijuana usage. You could still go to jail in the state if you run afoul of state and federal authorities. Understanding your...
When you want to apply for a job, but you have drug convictions on your record, you might wonder if anyone will want to hire you. Knowing how to navigate this unique challenge could help you succeed. There are ways you can discuss your past without incriminating...
Individuals facing drug charges may be able to avoid harsher penalties, such as jail time, if they are eligible for drug court. If a participant completes the program, the judge may even dismiss the original charges. The court supervises the drug court program, which...
If caught with drug paraphernalia, you could face devastating consequences. These charges could result in harsh court-imposed penalties and affect other facets of your life, such as your career as well as your reputation. As a result, it is pivotal to familiarize...
The question of marijuana's legality hangs in state legislators all across the nation and Florida's current statutes allow for medicinal marijuana. However, these laws frame specific forms of commonly derived THC. As Yahoo News reports, Florida has seen a number of...
Drug charges affect everyone facing them, from financial fines to bans on constitutional rights. Depending on the situation, even legally accessing medical marijuana may restrict a patient's gun access, as Marijuana Moment reports. It might sound frustrating,...
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid with up to 100 times the potency of morphine, serves as a critical treatment for people with chronic pain issues or severe pain after surgery. Outside of these legitimate medical purposes, the law considers any use of fentanyl illegal....
Individuals facing jail time for alleged drug crimes may find themselves charged with a variety of offenses. These charges may grow over time, depending on the nature of the case and whether police investigations uncover other related crimes. A Florida man now faces...
Title: Types of high-level drug cases High-level drug cases usually involve serious sentences, which means you must take such charges seriously. At Frank A. Rubino, Esq, we know that you deserve to understand the charges against you and the potential sentence that you...
If the U.S. Coast Guard or another law enforcement agency arrested you and charged you with drug trafficking while you were out in the ocean, you may wonder about the agency’s jurisdictional rights. While the United States does have jurisdictional rights out in the...
