According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of drug-induced deaths in Florida is greater than the rate for the entire country. Recovery First Treatment Centers report that opioids are the second-most common drugs abused in Florida after...
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Drug Crimes
What should you know about participating in drug court?
Struggles with drug use may affect every aspect of your life, up to and including getting you in trouble with the law. Although meant to prevent crime recidivism, time in jail may not provide you the help you need to avoid running afoul of law enforcement in the...
A drug conviction no longer jeopardizes federal financial aid
Even though a four-year education can be almost unbelievably expensive, obtaining a bachelor's degree is a good way to build wealth. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, individuals with these degrees tend to earn about 75% more over their lifetimes than those...
Applying for jobs when you have drug charges on your record
When you face drug charges, a conviction can have long-lasting consequences on your future. In addition to paying expensive fines and serving jail time, you experience significant changes in your life. With a drug arrest or conviction on your record, you may find it...
Understand Florida’s drug schedule
Many people may not consider the kind of drugs involved in an offense. However, Florida has a drug schedule that categorizes substances and this may affect a defendant's potential penalty. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration says that there are five...
Looking at examples of drug paraphernalia
If you find yourself facing charges related to drug paraphernalia, the outcome of the case could have a significant impact on your life for many years. These charges can shatter one's reputation and lead to other challenges, such as struggling to find work in a...
Could drug court keep you out of jail or prison?
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...
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...