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....
Alleged drug dealer faces new charges
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...
Types of high-level drug cases
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...
Where does U.S. jurisdiction end in the ocean?
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...
Altering a prescription may be criminal conduct
There is usually nothing inherently wrong with taking prescription medication to manage chronic or acute pain. Eventually, though, your body may adapt, requiring you to take more medication to achieve similar outcomes. Altering a prescription to obtain a greater...
How can I get a pardon for drug crimes?
Presidents may occasionally opt to provide a pardon to someone serving time. Recently, legislative bodies at the federal and state levels have begun to reconsider and revise the treatment of drug crimes. Because of this, you may have an increased chance of getting a...
What is etizolam?
New drugs come onto the scene all the time, and for parents, it is a smart idea to stay abreast of what is happening since younger people often become victims of drug abuse. One of the latest drugs that has caught the eye of law enforcement and those who work to keep...
Doctor shopping is a serious criminal offense in Florida
Modern medicine gives doctors a variety of ways to treat chronic pain. A controversial one, prescribing opioid pain medication, is common in south Florida. Because pain medication is potentially addictive and has some considerable side effects, Florida law places...
What does fentanyl do to the brain and how can you combat it?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid with 50 to 100 times the potency of morphine. Generally, doctors use it to treat severe pain after surgeries and sometimes chronic pain issues. While the drug serves a medical purpose, it is illegal when used outside of a prescription....
Sentencing scores and mandatory minimums for drug trafficking
When facing a drug trafficking charge, the range of sentences for an alleged offender can vary widely based on certain factors — the schedule of the drug, the amount in question, prior convictions and other elements will affect the judge’s ruling. Florida and federal...
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