Prescription medications are drugs you can only get legally with a "valid prescription" from a licensed health care professional. A valid prescription means a doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner (or other authorized professional) wrote it for an actual medical...
Month: January 2025
What are the rights of defendants in domestic violence cases?
Domestic violence charges carry profound implications and understanding your rights as a defendant is crucial. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the legal system provides specific protections to ensure fairness for those accused. Defining defendant rights If you're facing...
Who is protected under Florida’s “Good Samaritan” overdose law?
There’s no question that the epidemic of fatal drug overdoses in Florida and across the country is showing no signs of abating. That’s why lawmakers in virtually every state, including ours, have taken steps to provide some legal protections to those who get emergency...
The basics of juvenile drug charges: What parents need to know
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, half of teenagers in the U.S. have abused a drug at least once. In Florida, these kids report using substances like marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines in the last year, but note that the statistics do...