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...
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Drug Crimes
Understanding Florida drug laws
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...
What should you know about bail bonds?
When law enforcement officers arrest you for allegedly committing a drug or other crime and take you to jail, you are entitled to bail in most situations. Furthermore, the Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits the imposition of excessive bail....
The consequences of possessing drug paraphernalia
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...
Can a drug-related conviction may make college unaffordable?
If you have an excellent grade point average, you may have a reputation in your community for being a good kid. Those closest to you may also have little doubt about your chances of success in college. Still, even good kids who are likely to succeed academically...
The consequences of taking and selling “study drugs” on campus
Approximately 4% of teens and young adults misuse “study drugs” annually. “Study drugs” refer to prescription stimulants that physicians prescribe to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Among other side effects, these drugs can cause...
Regaining financial aid eligibility after a drug conviction
College is often a time of experimentation, but sometimes, experimenting leads to serious consequences. If your college student is among those who became ineligible for federal financial aid because of a drug offense, you may be scrambling to figure out how to pay for...
Will Barry expel you for drug use?
Every college treats drug and alcohol abuse differently. You can usually find some clue about the university's position in the student handbook. It often also has to do with some other factors specific to the event in question. Here are some details specific to Barry...
Penalties for drug trafficking in Florida
An arrest for possessing or transporting a drug with intent to sell can result in Florida drug trafficking charges. The state imposes different penalties for this type of conviction based on the specific substance, the person's criminal history, the amount of the...
Drug possession penalties and defense tactics
Drug possession refers to the holding of an illegal substance for personal use or to sell. If someone is facing drug possession charges in Florida, the penalties can be stiff, depending on the type and amount of substance. To help fight charges, defense attorneys may...