Drug Offenses

DUI on Prescribed Drugs?

Many who use prescription medications legally to manage chronic pain and discomfort or who use prescriptions to get high wonder…

3 years ago

4 Myths About Florida Criminal Charges

The general knowledge that people have about criminal law tends to come from popular television shows and movies. While the…

3 years ago

Can I Face Both State and Federal Charges for the Same Crime?

In the U.S., each state is a separate sovereign entity with its own constitution, laws, governments, and courts. This allows…

3 years ago

Are Drug Dog Sniff Searches a Violation of the Fourth Amendment?

Drug dog sniff searches are one of the common tactics employed by law enforcement officers to detect contraband. Unless the…

3 years ago

Orlando Police Department Arrests More than 50 Alleged Drug Dealers

In June, the Orlando police department arrested 53 fentanyl dealers after a 9-month investigation that officers dubbed “Operation Good Call.”…

3 years ago

Why Cannabis “Sniff Tests” Don’t Work for Police Anymore

  You may be familiar with the idea of probable cause, which states that an officer of the law must…

4 years ago

TSA Catches Man with 22 Pounds of Meth at Orlando Airport

In late January, Orlando International Airport (MCO) TSA officials caught a California man trying to board a plane with 22…

4 years ago

How Serious is a Cocaine Possession Charge in Florida?

Both the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and Florida Statute 893 consider cocaine to be a substance that has a high…

4 years ago

Why Shipping Marijuana in the U.S. is a Bad Idea

Although attitudes about marijuana have become more accepting, and more states are legalizing recreational use, the fact remains that marijuana…

5 years ago

Florida is Decriminalizing Weed City By City. Is Legalization Next?

According to the ACLU, more than half of all drug arrests in 2010 were for marijuana. There are many reasons…

5 years ago