Florida is home to one of the largest court systems in the United States, with 67 different county courts, 20 circuit courts and five district courts of appeal. This state has been making significant efforts to change its criminal justice system for several years. One...
Since its introduction decades ago, fentanyl has gone from a medication almost no one has heard of to a scourge of health authorities and law enforcement officials alike. Public health researchers have found fentanyl contamination in most other street drugs, and it...
It's widely recognized that people with addiction and/or mental health issues often end up involved in criminal offenses. People sometimes steal to get money for drugs to support a habit or simply to support themselves when they’ve spent all their money on drugs....
College is a time of experimentation, personal growth and exploration. The students who start college with one major often discover their passion elsewhere and change their educational pursuits accordingly. It's also a time when young adults try to establish an...
You and your spouse have worked hard to provide a loving, comfortable home for your children. You tried your best to raise your child right. Now your son or daughter has been charged with drug possession. You are not sure how you got here, but you know you want to do...
The opioid crisis has captured national attention in recent years. It finally reached the White House in March when President Donald Trump announced his new plan to combat the opioid epidemic in America. Trump's plan is multifaceted and could mean different...
As you may know, the severity of the penalty for possessing marijuana depends in part on the amount that's possessed. Possessing 20 grams or less is a misdemeanor. Any amount exceeding 20 grams is a felony.It turns out that it's not only the amount of marijuana that...
With marijuana legal in some states for recreational use and legal in others if you have a doctor's prescription, it's easy assume that possession is marijuana is no longer a crime. This is not the case in Florida. You could end up with a criminal record simply...
As you probably know, Florida law has very extensive establishments when it comes to drug charges, which is necessary because there are so many different types and classifications of crimes when drugs are involved. The activity in question will change the possible...
Almost every citizen in the United States knows that many types of drugs and controlled substances are illegal to manufacture, distribute and even possess. Simply being found with a few grams of cocaine on your person or in your car could be enough to land you in...