Prescription pills can create serious legal problems during a traffic stop, hotel search or spring break weekend in Punta Gorda. The medication may have been inside a friend’s bag, a shared rental car, a relative’s pill bottle or a suitcase several people used. Even...
Drug possession is a serious enough issue to warrant criminal prosecution. While some states have modified drug laws to limit the use of resources on prosecuting minor offenses, Florida still routinely pursues drug possession charges against individuals. In many...
If police officers find drugs in a person's possession, they may arrest that person. Most people might expect to face simple possession charges after an arrest, but that isn't always what happens. State prosecutors generally tend to pursue the harshest charges that...
For decades, the federal government refused to acknowledge that cannabis or marijuana had any medical use. Currently, the federal government still has marijuana listed as a Schedule I substance, which means it has no acknowledged medical purposes. Many states,...
Opioid medication is powerful. There are numerous synthetic opioid pain relievers that have helped reduce the cost of pain management and make medication more accessible to the public. Long gone are the days of opiate shortages that leave people without the pain...
Drug possession is a serious crime that can lead to incarceration and fines. Actual drug possession occurs when a person is caught with drugs in their pocket, bag or hand, for example. But, did you know that you could face drug possession crimes even if you were not...
A prescription is required for many types of medication, such as Xanax or Percocet. Some individuals have long-term prescriptions for conditions like ADHD, while others may only receive short-term prescriptions, such as painkillers after surgery. If you have gone...
As drug trends change, the laws must change as well. Florida has enacted new laws intended to deter certain types of drug abuse that are particularly dangerous for public health. For example, earlier this year, lawmakers passed a new bill that makes it a criminal...
The number of fatal drug overdoses in Florida remains alarmingly high both for those who live in the state and those who visit. In fact, a recent study found that Americans who died while visiting our state were 63% more likely to have been the victim of a drug...
Adults in Florida get arrested for drug offenses every day. Those in the Punta Gorda area may face charges related to the illegal possession of illicit substances or prescription medications. For many people, addiction begins with drugs recommended by a physician....