On April 20, the Florida House passed a bill that would put synthetic drugs, including fentanyl, in the same category as heroin when it comes to drug trafficking. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that if a person dies of a drug overdose, the person who sold...
Month: April 2017
Multiple people in custody on drug charges
Florida authorities took four Port St. Lucie residents into custody April 12 on a variety of drug charges. Three of the individuals taken into custody were charged with possession of heroin, sale of heroin and drug possession without a prescription. The fourth person,...
What’s the best domestic violence defense strategy?
There is no denying the fact that domestic violence is a serious crime. Furthermore, if the police arrest you for this crime, you need to understand just how serious it is. Before we go any further, you need to remember that domestic violence is not something that...
State looking to expand diversion program for juveniles
The Florida state legislature is considering two different ideas that could potentially help keep juveniles who make mistakes from getting into legal trouble. Both of the bills would help minors who commit their first misdemeanor crime by getting them into diversion...
Actor Adam Pally accused of weed, cocaine possession
Florida residents who enjoy watching "The Mindy Project" and "Happy Endings" may be interested to learn that on March 28 Adam Pally, an actor who was a regular on those shows, was taken into custody in New York City for possession of illegal substances. He was charged...
