Drug distribution charges can carry severe penalties in Florida, but those accused may claim the substances were for personal use. Understanding the possible defenses can help clarify how state law handles these kinds of cases. Personal use versus distribution...
Drug cases can face prosecution at both state and federal levels. While many drug crimes remain within Florida’s legal system, some situations push cases into federal court. Interstate drug trafficking Interstate trafficking involves moving drugs from one state to...
Schools are the very institutions that nurture and guide the future adults of our world. Nothing should come between children and the bright future ahead of them, especially not the presence of illegal drugs. When drug dealers try to sell narcotics near schools, it...
THC cartridges contain tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive component of cannabis. Unfortunately, many Florida teenagers use these cartridges in vape pens, and selling them at school is becoming a common occurrence. Even though the law does not treat teenagers as...
Addressing substance abuse dependency is a complex challenge. Florida's drug courts represent a proactive solution benefiting both communities and individuals. These courts provide an alternative to traditional criminal justice approaches. They do so by focusing on...
In the sunshine state, people facing criminal drug charges often find themselves on a path of redemption through community service, usually as part of their sentence. Florida’s approach to rehabilitating individuals charged with drug crimes includes the belief that...
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported that police arrested over 83,000 people for drug crimes in 2022, and many of those arrests were for paraphernalia. If the Florida police find drug paraphernalia on you, it triggers a legal process that can be...
The state of Florida, like many others, classifies controlled substances to regulate their possession, sale, and use. The Florida Statutes place controlled substances into five categories or schedules. These classifications play a pivotal role in law enforcement and...
Being charged with possession of a controlled substance in Florida can be a distressing experience. It can lead to serious consequences, including hefty fines, jail time and a permanent criminal record. Knowing what steps to take after such a charge can help you get...
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...
