text: Florida drug laws are some of the strictest in the country. If you are ever caught with drugs or drug paraphernalia, there is a strong chance that you will be arrested and face significant fines, a lengthy driver’s license suspension, probation, and drug treatment. Depending…
  Understanding the Types of Drug Charges and Penalties in Florida
  26.08.2022 in Criminal Defense, Drugs
  Considering how strict state laws are around narcotics, the drug possession penalties one could face if arrested can be significant. However, not only are the penalties strict, but they are also complex. This means you could face an arrest, fines, prison time, probation, and possibly…
  What Do Controlled Substance Schedules Mean?
  16.04.2021 in Drugs
  Controlled substances are classified into five categories called schedules. The lower the number, the more dangerous the substance and the more severe the penalty. However, a controlled substance schedule is only one factor when you are facing a potential criminal conviction. If you are facing…
  What You Need to Know if the Police Find Drugs in Your Car
  17.01.2021 in Drugs
  You’ve been pulled over. The next thing you know, the police are searching your car, and you get a sinking feeling in your stomach as they pull out a suspicious-looking bag. If you’re panicking at this point, you’re right to do so. Florida law comes…
  Florida Needs Sentencing Reform in Drug Cases
  28.02.2018 in Criminal Defense, Drugs
  According to an investigation by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the war on drugs is disproportionately affecting Florida’s citizens of color. For example, African-Americans convicted of drug offenses involving mandatory minimum sentences spend 39 percent more time behind bars than others with similar criminal profiles. African-Americans convicted…
  What Is the Difference Between Drug Trafficking and Intent to Distribute?
  29.01.2018 in Criminal Defense, Drugs
  Florida law distinguishes between drug trafficking and the possession of drugs with the intent to sell. Drug trafficking requires no proof of your intent to sell, because the possession of large amounts of drugs is enough to create the presumption that you are engaged in…
  Drug-Free Zone Laws Increase Criminal Penalties in Florida
  16.02.2017 in Drugs
  Drug charges in Florida bring with them harsh punishments. From mandatory minimum prison sentences to strict probation terms, you will have to deal with a tough future if you are convicted of possessing, selling, creating, or distributing an illegal substance. Your position may be even…