Some people hear about a friend or loved one in pain and want to help them find relief. While that’s certainly admirable, it’s something that can lead to criminal charges if the assistance offered is through sharing certain pain-relieving medications. Sharing...
Some people think that police can do whatever it takes to solve crimes, but there are limits to what they can do. The United States Constitution has specific protections that apply to these cases, so it’s critical that everyone understands what those include. The...
You’ve been arrested for a drug charge. You’re scared. The prosecutor is pushing for a plea deal. They say it’s ‘your best shot to avoid jail’ or ‘it's the only way to easily make this go away’. It feels like you’re backed into a corner with no good options. Despite...
The potentially addictive nature of opioid pain medication and other powerful drugs has become a major public health concern. Additionally, individuals who have prescriptions for medications can sometimes break the law by doing something inappropriate with that...
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...
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...
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...
Anyone who has experienced severe or chronic pain knows how debilitating it can be. They know that over-the-counter medications fall woefully short for pain management in many cases. For example, those who have cracked a tooth may have more compassion for a neighbor...
Taking prescribed medication isn’t something that anyone should be ashamed of. Pill shaming feeds on assumptions about people who use drugs and those with chronic illnesses who depend on medication. Many people, even law enforcement officers, have been guilty of this...
Drug trafficking allegations are among the most serious drug charges possible. Those involved in the illicit sale of prohibited drugs could face trafficking charges. So could those who play a role in transporting large quantities of drugs from one location to another....
