Synthetic opioids have become a significant problem in Florida, impacting drug crime rates and public safety. With potent substances like fentanyl entering the market, law enforcement faces new challenges, and communities feel the effects. Understanding these impacts...
A drug possession charge refers to when an individual is in possession of a controlled substance, and its purpose is for personal use rather than for distributing or selling. The specific charge varies depending on the type and amount of substance held. The penalties...
When you have a substance dependency, it may cause you to behave in ways you otherwise would never. Often, substance abuse is a driving factor in criminal behavior, and if you are currently facing a drug-related criminal charge in Florida as a result of your drug...
Drug possession can result in serious legal consequences in Florida. Understanding the potential effects of a conviction is important when you face a court date for these charges. Review the factors that influence the prosecution of drug possession and related crimes...
Florida residents charged with possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia might face a conviction that affects various aspects of home and work life. Depending on your job, it could affect your professional license and the jobs you can legally hold. In situations where...
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spine. It is both the source and the main conduit of neural signals that tell the body how to function. CNS depressants are a class of drugs that slow down the central nervous system. A person who takes CNS...
Having a drug charge can be incredibly stressful on anyone. College students are just as susceptible to be charged with a drug crime. It is important to know what can be done to prevent this from happening by knowing what laws exist and what happens when school...
Medical marijuana is now legal in Florida. However, many people who do not qualify for medical reasons still resort to using the substance recreationally. Little do they realize that marijuana possession is still a criminal offense. Individuals who are caught with...
"Did you hear the story about the man who was found in Brevard County having sex with a tree?" While this may sound like the start to a joke, it's in fact the start to a real news story in 2014 involving a 41-year-old man who was arrested in Florida for several crimes...