Drug Charges

The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has always been the subject of controversy. Some states have legalized the drug for this purpose, while a smaller number have even made use and possession for recreational purposes acceptable. But in Florida the possession...

There is an old saying that "The wheels of justice turn slowly." The validity of this statement is evidenced by a recent news account of the arrest of a Broward County man after investigation, which lasted 18 months.The accused has a home in Hollywood where, according...

Prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in Florida take drug charges very seriously. When it comes to a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia, a statute that offers such a broad definition of drug paraphernalia that common, everyday items can get you into...

It is not unusual for state and federal drug laws to be a step behind those individuals who engage in drug trafficking and drug manufacturing. For example, synthetics are produced in laboratories instead of being grown in fields. Synthetic drugs such as K2 are...

Presently Florida has no medical marijuana law, which means that if you are using the drug to “self-medicate” then as far as law enforcement is concerned your therapeutic intentions mean little. The criminal penalties for marijuana possession vary on the quantity,...

Despite the stepped-up efforts of Florida and federal law enforcement agencies to crack down in the spread of synthetic drugs in this state, the problem persists. In some ways, it may be getting worse, as some sellers of these substances are bold enough to market them...

The defense against charges of drunk driving begins well before trial, and includes gathering information through informal and formal means. What the defense attorney learns during pretrial preparation becomes important in determining what approaches to use when...

Drug charges usually come about as a result of a police investigation and may include use of a search warrant to conduct a search and seizure of evidence. Rarely are police contacted by people seeking their help to complete drug offenses that have gone bad. Just such...

Possession of drugs with intent to distribute is a serious criminal offense in Hillsborough County. It is a third degree felony that could result in a prison sentence for up to five years and a fine up to $5,000. If the amount of drugs you have in your possession...

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that police officers cannot prolong a routine traffic stop to wait for a dog to sniff the vehicle for drugs. The case, Rodriguez v. United States, involved a driver in Nebraska who had been carrying a bag of...