For most people, an arrest for drug possession in Florida can have serious consequences. If the arrested person is an attorney and assistant prosecutor, it can bring about the end of a career. An assistant state attorney for Broward County is facing this possibility...
Those facing drug trafficking or drug manufacturing charges in Florida face serious consequences if convicted, including a long prison sentence. When the stakes are this high, it is critical for the accused to mount an aggressive defense. Twelve people in Marion...
Drug trafficking charges are prosecuted aggressively in Florida and carry serious consequences. Unlike simple possession cases, it is more difficult to avoid prison time in trafficking cases by steering a defendant into a drug diversion program. Individuals facing...
Some stories could only happen in Florida. Recently police executing a search warrant at a home in Lake Wales, in Polk County, allegedly made some interesting discoveries. In addition to several hundred grams of methamphetamine and a marijuana plant, they found an...
Just over a year ago a post in this blog discussed the mounting criticism of mandatory sentencing policies in drug cases. The post talked about the controversy over harsh sentences for nonviolent offenders, and focused on the story of one Florida woman who was...
A person facing allegations of drug trafficking needs experienced defense counsel to fight the charges. Florida police and prosecutors take drug charges very seriously. A conviction for trafficking can result in serious consequences, including a lengthy prison...
Drug trafficking charges can lead to serious consequences in Florida. If convicted, the accused faces mandatory prison time. In addition, those convicted of drug charges will have a criminal record, which can make employment and housing difficult to obtain in the...
Drug trafficking charges carry serious consequences in Florida. If convicted, a person can face a lengthy prison sentence. For that reason, anyone facing such charges needs an aggressive defense. A 36-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were recently arrested in...
Drug trafficking charges are among the most serious criminal charges a person can face in Florida. If convicted, the accused can be looking at years in prison. In addition, police are entitled under forfeiture laws to sieze any property connected with the alleged...
Often a routine traffic stop will lead to more serious charges against a suspect. This was the case recently in a traffic stop in Florida. A Broward County man was pulled over for having dark tinted windows on his car, and ended up facing serious drug charges. The...
