Criminal charges can have a profound impact on an individual’s career progression. Jailtime dramatically disrupts a person’s studies and career momentum. Once released, it might feel like starting all over again. Many employers also complete background checks, which...
Drug Crimes
Is Lee County drug court an option for your college student?
Is your college student or young adult facing serious drug or alcohol-related charges in the Fort Myers area? He or she may be able to avoid jail time and receive substance use treatment through the Lee County Drug Court program. Learn more about the eligibility...
What exactly is entrapment?
You may have heard of the term entrapment before, but do you really know what it means? Is it a valid defense for a drug charge? Under what circumstances is an entrapment defense able to hold up in a court of law? Keep reading for more information on what entrapment...
Drug Regulations in the School System
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...
Drug arrests, charges wide ranging in Fort Myers
Fort Myers and its surrounding environs are often rightly regarded as a welcoming gateway to Southwest Florida and its many noted attractions. Given the area's sunny climes and countless activities to pursue, tourism is of course a mainstay and ever-reliable...
Drug charges: Driver claims she was unaware of meth on front seat
A 22-year-old Florida woman was arrested when authorities pulled her vehicle over as she was on her way to fetch her boyfriend upon his release from jail. According to authorities, the woman was a known offender for driving with a revoked or suspended license. Law...
Former teacher awaits sentencing for drug crimes
A 37-year-old former Florida school teacher was recently found guilty by a jury in a case that involved multiple charges related to possession and selling of drugs to students at the middle school where she worked. Reportedly, she could be sentenced to as many as 35...
Fort Myers man accused of weapons and drug crimes
Tips provided to the Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers led to an investigation into the activities of a man from North Fort Myers. The tips implicated the 65-year-old man in drug crimes that involved possession and dealing. The Lee County Sheriff's office responded by...
Drug charges and other crimes filed after gang-related arrests
The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Marshals Service led an operation along with Lee County Sheriff's Office and the police departments of Fort Myers and Cape Coral in an effort to reduce gang-related violence. They called it...
Drug charges: Many unanswered questions about CBD and hemp
On July 1, it became legal in Florida to use CBD and hemp products that contain small amounts of Tetrahydrocannabinol, generally referred to as THC. It is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis. The language of the legislation sets the maximum limit of THC...