Alcohol can linger in your system for even longer than you might imagine. There are several things that influence its absorption rate, such as your weight, body fat content, the number of drinks you had and the length of time during which you consumed them, whether...
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Drug Charges
Can you raise a medical defense to marijuana charges?
Although the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance, meaning it has no medical value and a high potential for abuse, hundreds of thousands of Americans use marijuana for medical purposes in different states. As information about the...
Florida drug charges: Are you looking at a felony or misdemeanor?
After being arrested for a drug offense, you are probably wondering whether you will face felony or misdemeanor charges. Usually, felony charges carry stiffer penalties, and your concerns are well-founded. Whether you are looking at a felony or misdemeanor will...
Can I get a DUI for medical marijuana?
Too many DUIs on your record can mean losing your license and having to find new ways to get around. While it is no secret how serious Florida DUI consequences can be for driving while under the influence of alcohol, but what about medical marijuana? More and more...
What is the difference between actual and constructive possession?
A conviction for drug offenses in Florida can have very serious consequences. Being in possession of illegal substances is just one form of a drug charge. Facing such charges could result in significant fines or extended imprisonment. The law on possession offenses...
Did the police have the right to arrest you for drugs?
If the police arrest you on drugs charges, you might assume you need to revolve your defense around the drugs themselves. For instance, they are not your drugs, or you had no intention of doing what the police claim with them. However, sometimes there is an easier...
The possession of THC oil is harshly penalized in Florida
Traditionally, cannabis users have used marijuana cigarettes, bongs, blunts and pipes. A new fad that is taking the marijuana-using world by storm is oils and concentrates. These new THC oil concentrates are formulated using state-of-the-art techniques that have a...
Can you get in trouble for possessing legal opioids?
For the most part, you cannot be arrested for possessing opioids that have been prescribed to you. That doesn’t mean that you can’t ever be arrested, though. There are times when being in possession of opioids, even when legal, can still work against you. Here are two...
How a drug conviction could affect your life forever
Once a judge or jury convicts you of a crime, it remains on your permanent record. While it's possible to petition to court to potentially have some charges expunged, there's no guarantee that a judge will approve such a request. Any conviction on your record for...
How can “drug court” help defendants who are also addicts?
For some individuals, the need to obtain drugs to support their addiction is the most pressing matter in their life. This may lead them to do things that are uncharacteristic -- things like stealing or even selling drugs to others to get the money for their habit....