The penalties for possessing illegal drugs have softened in Florida in recent years as courts now favor treatment over punishment, but individuals who distribute or traffic controlled substances are still treated harshly. Individuals are charged with drug possession...
Florida has strict laws prohibiting drug possession, sale and distribution. The state also has a comprehensive controlled substances list that outlines the types of drugs that are most dangerous and illegal. However, some drugs on Florida’s controlled substances list...
Complaints from the residents of a quiet Florida community triggered an investigation that led to the arrest of 29 individuals on drug, gun, prostitution and racketeering charges. The chief of the West Palm Beach Police Department announced the arrests on May 9...
In Florida, there is a notable risk of youth starting to use drugs and winding up on a path that leads them to greater crime. Addictive drugs like opiates or meth have negative health effects and often lead to people committing crimes to raise money to afford them....
Drug charges in Florida may come with a host of serious repercussions, even for college students. It's not just jail time and fines that you may face but lost opportunities at school and work. Possibility of expulsion Some colleges expel students for drug use. If it...
Many states have been changing their drug laws regarding marijuana. However, what's allowed still varies greatly between states, so if you're a resident of Florida, you'll want to be familiar with the applicable laws. Marijuana penalties in Florida Some states are...
With the increase in overdoses around the country, new laws have been passed to discourage the use and sale of drugs. One of the most severe of these is the drug-induced homicide law. Essentially, Florida law says that if you were to sell a person drugs and they later...
Patients pick up prescriptions from pharmacies every day, never thinking that some sort of fraud may be taking place in the background. However, while many pharmacies follow legal procedures in serving the public, others engage in fraudulent activities that cost...
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...
Drug use is a common issue on many Florida college campuses. This can involve prescription drugs that are acquired and sold illegally as well as recreational drugs. For a college student who is arrested and charged with selling drugs, a conviction can have negative...
