Seven Florida residents were arrested during a drug bust in Wakulla County in February. The operation came about after several citizens complained about alleged drug activity on a residential street in the area. According to the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office,...
Month: February 2019
Understanding curfew law violations in Florida
Florida has a state law that aims to prevent teens under 16 from being out in public places late at night. These laws are generally intended to protect teens' safety as well as cut down on petty crimes. The Florida curfew bars minors from being out in public places...
Detention center worker fired after drug arrest
On Feb. 7, a Florida detention center worker was fired after she was taken into custody on drug charges. The 43-year-old defendant was an employee of the Monroe County Detention Center in Key West. According to authorities, the defendant was riding in a car that was...
Guilty pleas in motorcycle gang methamphetamine case
Members of a Florida motorcycle gang pleaded guilty to allegations of distributing methamphetamine, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Orlando said on Feb. 4. The members of Pagan's Motorcycle Club, a banned "outlaw" gang, hailed from a number of areas across the state....
Protect yourself with the right drug possession defense strategy
A drug possession conviction in Florida has the potential to alter your life forever. Not only is this a red mark on your permanent record, but it can result in a large fine and/or prison time. With so many penalties associated with a drug possession conviction, it's...
