Most Florida drug charges are straightforward. Police officers search someone and find inappropriate items in their pockets or in their backpack. Other times, the situation may be less clear-cut. For example, police officers may find illegal or controlled substances...
Drug possession charges and convictions can be traumatic for any person. However, when the accused is a minor, the situation can be uniquely complicated for both the underaged individual and their family. Although juveniles generally go through a different criminal...
Someone who has recently been arrested for a drug offense in Florida probably worries about the potential consequences of their alleged wrongdoing. A Florida drug conviction could lead to fines and probation or incarceration. Even if someone has never violated the law...
Fentanyl is one of the most powerful and dangerous substances widely available on the unregulated drug market. Fentanyl is an incredibly potent synthetic opioid drug that has a strong association with both a noticeable uptick in opioid addiction and also fatal...
Prescription drugs are controlled substances rather than prohibited compounds. It is, in theory, legal to possess and use prescription medication provided that someone has a prescription from their doctor and follows the instructions of their physician. However,...
The concept of drug court isn’t something that’s new to Florida. In fact, this state was a pioneer in the implementation of drug courts by creating the first one in the nation in Miami-Dade County in 1989. Since then, the number of programs in the state and across the...
Sharing prescription drugs and medications can often feel like the right thing to do. Maybe you’re taking painkillers, for instance, and a sibling or a roommate complains about a serious toothache. They want to use your medication to see if it helps them. You...