If you are facing charges related to the possession or use of drug paraphernalia, it is vital to understand the ways in which these allegations could affect your life. Some people do not realize that possessing drug paraphernalia can result in time behind bars, and...
Does drug addiction counseling help prevent future crime?
Courts have swiftly moved towards rehabilitation rather than punishment for many drug offenses. If you are a first-time offender, you often will have the chance to go through counseling and meet other requirements instead of facing a conviction. One of the reasons why...
What do you do with leftover medication?
Because of the widespread distribution of prescription medications for illicit purposes in Broward County, authorities have cracked down on the possession of these drugs by people not authorized to have them. This means that you could face charges even if you have...
Can law enforcement officers search your car without a warrant?
Seeing those blue lights in your rear-view mirror may cause you stress and anxiety, regardless of whether you have anything in your vehicle that could land you in hot water. Staying calm when authorities pull you over may help you avoid finding yourself in trouble,...
Good news or bad news? Florida imprisonment rate drops
In the past, Florida had high imprisonment rates. That is probably due to strict supervision violation policies, mandatory minimum sentences and limited release options. Times are changing, and the rate of imprisonment is dropping. The jury is out on whether that is a...
What does a drug possession case look like in Florida?
Especially if you face drug possession charges for the first time, knowing what you are up against may help you prepare and even give you some peace of mind. There is a process for how your case will go, and standards that the prosecuting party must adhere to if they...
Police found you with your own medication. Now what?
You have a medical condition that you take medicine for, and you think nothing about stashing a few pills in your pocket or a toiletry bag when leaving the house. Recently, police found you with your medication on you and charged you with a drug crime. What do you do...
Florida passes bill to reform drug crime sentencing
Florida's state corrections department has increased its spending upwards of 60% in the last ten years. As a result, taxpayers are wondering why prison costs are rising while crime rates are plummeting. To cut spending, a new bill proposes measures that will reduce...
Florida May Be On the Road to Marijuana Legalization
Since 2015, the government of Florida has been steadily introducing more progressive laws that decriminalize the possession of small amounts. However, statewide it is still considered a misdemeanor offense to possess 20 grams or less of marijuana. This could...
What is the pretrial drug intervention program?
Like the flu, cancer or anxiety disorder, addiction is an illness. As such, the traditional penalties levied through the justice system do not always serve to rehabilitate those who have been charged with drug-related offenses. However, if you are facing drug charges...