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Florida has very strict rules when it comes to controlled substances. Merely possessing an illegal drug such as cocaine, ecstasy or heroin – even if you don’t intend to distribute it to others – may lead to felony charges. However, the state can also come down hard on...
Cocaine is a substance that stimulates the reward pathway in a person's brain, creating intense feelings of happiness. However, the illegal drug also has a high risk of causing substance addiction and dangerous health issues. It’s no wonder that cocaine is classified...
In the Sunshine State, drug possession charges can result in serious consequences, including hefty fines and jail time. However, the legal definition of “possession” can be a bit murky. If you have been accused of possession, did you have the drugs directly on you, or...
Although those arrested for minor criminal offenses hope for lenient treatment, they often face exactly the opposite in the Florida criminal justice system. Florida prosecutors often take a relatively aggressive approach to criminal charges. They may bring multiple...
To face driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Florida, your blood alcohol content (BAC) level has to be at least .08%. However, there’s more than one way to get intoxicated apart from alcohol. Certain drugs and controlled substances can also impair a driver’s...
Chemical evidence has become the gold standard in many criminal cases. The ability to detect certain chemicals and their metabolites in the human body has certainly helped officers to establish a connection between specific people and certain illegal or controlled...
Maybe your mother strained her back at work or your father twisted his knee doing the gardening. It seems harmless enough to give them a few leftover painkillers from when you had surgery on your wrist a few months ago or to share a few muscle relaxers with them until...
The drug fentanyl was first viewed as a means of making pain management more cost-effective for patients with serious medical issues. While doctors do prescribe this powerful synthetic opioid to those with severe pain, the drug has also become a bane of law...
Getting arrested for drug possession can be a very stressful experience. You may worry about losing your job or going to prison. If police officers and prosecutors want to bring more serious charges against you, you might find yourself facing allegations that you...
You called 911 because a friend was overdosing. You stayed with them until help arrived. However, the police showed up along with the paramedics, and you ended up being arrested. Can you be charged for a crime the police wouldn’t have known about if you hadn’t done...