Drug Charges Archives

Florida law covers many different drug crimes

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

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 punishment of a conviction, and the substance in question will also play a role in determining legal penalties. Because there are so many variables, it is imperative that those who are accused of drug crimes seek legal aid as soon as possible.

Drug possession in Florida

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Thursday, December 17, 2015.

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 prison for years and give you a criminal record. In Florida, possession of many of these substances is a third-degree felony, meaning the legal penalties are extremely severe.

Marijuana in Florida

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Saturday, November 7, 2015.

There are many drugs that are universally considered criminal in every state, with the only variance being in the penalties depending on a number of offenses and amount of substance possessed. Things like cocaine and heroin tend to be very problematic in the eyes of the law, it is very unlikely that possession of any amount of these substances will be ignored. However, there is at least one drug that tends to be a legal gray area: marijuana.

Florida man allegedly killed over drug debt

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Thursday, October 1, 2015.

One of the main reasons that the authorities treat certain criminal activities with such severity is that many crimes beget other criminal activity. For example, many states impose harsh laws on cocaine and heroin not only because of the dangers posed by the drugs themselves but also because of the dangers that are caused by individuals seeking the drugs. Drug crimes are arguably chief among the crimes most likely to beget more crime, with many drug lords being responsible for other violent crimes such as homicide or sexual assault.

What are Florida's laws regarding heroin?

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Friday, September 11, 2015.

There are an unbelievable amount of drugs circulating throughout the state of Florida, ranging from legal, prescription drugs to illegal drugs used for recreation or to satisfy an addiction. Many of these drugs are unknown to most people because it would be extremely difficult to keep up with all of the different names for all of the different drugs. However, there are some drugs that are notorious enough to be household names all across the country, let alone in Florida. One such drug is cocaine, and another is heroin.

The dangers of cocaine crimes in Florida

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Friday, August 21, 2015.

Cocaine is quite possibly the most notorious and infamous drug in all of Florida, with cocaine-related money affecting a great deal of Florida's development in history. Naturally, the state has a very low tolerance of cocaine and cocaine-related drug charges, so any Florida resident who is charged with a drug crime relating to cocaine should take their legal defense extremely seriously. Even if you are facing a first-time offense, you may still be surprised at how steep the penalties are.

Four Floridians plead guilty to federal drug-related charges

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Drug crimes that traverse state lines can easily turn into serious legal difficulty for those involved. Something that already has the potential to lead to prison time or hefty fines can be amplified if federal officials become involved.

More than 20 Floridians arrested on drug charges

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

An undercover operation in Nassau County, targeted specifically at Fernandina Beach and the surrounding areas, recently resulted in more than 20 arrests for various drug crimes. The raids also let to the confiscation of nearly 10 different kinds of drugs, ranging from morphine and Xanax to marijuana and crack cocaine, and three vehicles, as well as nearly $600 in cash. Some individuals were arrested for selling the drugs, others for possession, and two individuals no have outstanding warrants for their arrest.

Until laws on pot change, you need aggressive drug crimes defense

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Friday, June 26, 2015.

The move to ease punishments for marijuana possession is gaining traction around the country. Some states have legalized marijuana for personal and medicinal use, while others have fairly lenient enforcement of existing drug laws.

A dangerous new drug is affecting Florida

On behalf of The Rudman Law Group posted in Drug Charges on Monday, June 8, 2015.

A county in Florida is considered by police to be ground zero for the production and distribution of a dangerous new drug, which has allegedly been responsible for nearly 20 recent deaths. The drug is known as flakka, and its effects include hallucinations and exaggerated strength. Police reports indicate that the drug is responsible for many incidents of dangerous behavior, such as a recent case in which a man was killed by police as he held a woman hostage at knifepoint.