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A drug crime conviction can wreak havoc on your life. It can threaten you with jail or prison time, and the mark that it’ll leave on your record can impact everything from your ability to secure a job and housing to the time that you get to spend with your children....
In recent years, Florida's number of fatal overdoses has greatly increased, driven by the availability of fentanyl and other powerful opioid drugs. One way Florida has tried to stop the problem is by increasing penalties for drug-related crimes. Some defendants can...
For some residents in Florida, the only understanding of felony drug charges they have comes from the news, scripted shows and movies. While these outlets can provide a sense of severity, the reality is that one does not fully recognize the seriousness of the...
Drug possession charges in Florida come with serious penalties. If you are caught possessing a drug that a doctor did not prescribe, you could be charged with a felony. Illegally possessing any type of drug in Florida except marijuana is a felony. The degree of felony...
Possessing or distributing illegal substances in Florida is against the law and may result in criminal charges. However, a criminal charge does not have to lead to a conviction. Presenting a solid drug crime defense during your trial may be the key to avoiding jail...
Florida drug threat assessments show that the percentage of drug-related federal sentences vis-à-vis other crimes in Florida is higher than the national average. And in Florida’s prisons, drug offenses account for the largest segment of incarcerated persons. There’s...
Fentanyl is becoming a more popular drug in Florida and has been in the news more and more. While simple possession of fentanyl can result in serious penalties for people convicted of the crime, the potential penalties are much more severe for the people who sell it....
When a search and seizure leads to your arrest, it can feel like a very overwhelming situation because it is. A drug charge is a serious matter, as it can carry with it hefty fines and lengthy incarceration sentences. As such, it is important for those accused of drug...
Drug possession charges are probably some of the most common criminal charges that are prosecuted in Florida, and throughout the country. The so-called War on Drugs never really ended it seems, even though some states are taking action to reduce the severity of some...