The concentrated effort by the United States government to eliminate the use of drugs by citizens is usually called the "War on Drugs." It has been going on for decades now, with its roots in the 1970s. The main ways this is done is by cracking down harder on...
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One-time reality show cast member arrested for drug possession
When a drug arrest is made in Florida, some might believe that it was for the sale, distribution or trafficking of drugs. However, many people who are arrested simply face drug possession charges. In these cases, when a person faces drug charges, it is important to...
Intent to distribute is a serious drug charge
The daily grind of life is not easy. Between work, family responsibilities, self-care and everything else a person is expected to do, it can be overwhelming. Add legal trouble to the list and the pressure can be staggering. Being accused of a drug crime, like intent...
Drug charges can impact your life
Maybe this is your first time on the receiving end of a criminal charge. Maybe it's not the first time you've been charged with a crime. Wherever you are in life, it's important to understand that drug charges can have a huge impact on your life. When thinking about...
Dealing with aggressive prosecution of drug charges in Florida
Our readers probably know that Florida is a hotspot in America when it comes to law enforcement and prosecution crackdowns on illegal drugs, whether it is drug smuggling, dealing, manufacturing or just plain possession. There is no doubt that the plague of illegal...
The basics elements of a drug possession charge
Most Florida residents probably think that a drug possession charge is relatively straightforward: when a person is caught with illegal drugs, that person will face a drug possession charge. However, oftentimes there is more to these charges than such a simplistic...
Constitutional rights are at jeopardy in drug charge cases
Most criminal defendants understand that they have constitutional rights that need to be protected as they face their initial hearing and go through their case, perhaps all the way to a jury trial. However, there is perhaps no area of criminal law where constitutional...
What is drug paraphernalia?
Most of our readers in Florida know that there are many different drug charges that people could face when it comes to the possession, manufacture and distribution of illegal drugs. Despite the leniency that some other states are beginning to show when it comes to...
What are the requirements for search warrant?
Many drug arrests occur without any type of warrant being involved in the case. That's because there are many exceptions to the constitutional requirement that a warrant is needed to effect an arrest or search. However, there are still some cases that are based on...
Know your constitutional rights when facing drug charges
Florida residents are likely to be familiar with many of their constitutional rights in the event that they are arrested and face criminal charges. For example, we all know the "You have the right to remain silent" line, and most people also know that law enforcement...
