Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Why Does Florida Still Have Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences?
As of this writing, Florida’s judicial system employs what are referred to as mandatory minimum sentences. Mandatory minimums are judicial ‘directives’ requiring that those convicted of certain crimes (including many drug offenses) be sentenced to a minimum term of prison time without parole or probation. These used to be more widely used in decades… Read More »
Methamphetamine Trafficking In Florida
Florida has a long history with drugs and drug smuggling, to the point where the state has a reputation in this day and age as one of the “toughest on crime” in the United States, particularly when it comes to drugs. One of the most commonly trafficked nowadays is methamphetamine, referred to as meth,… Read More »
Location Matters In Drug Cases
Most people are aware that Florida has extremely tough drug laws, and the sentences for breaking those laws are severe. However, what many are not aware of is that the location of an alleged drug crime can sometimes matter just as much as the substance a person is found to possess. An experienced attorney… Read More »
Drug Arrests After Long Investigations
Sometimes, it takes law enforcement a long time to gather sufficient evidence to make a drug arrest, particularly if the targets are part of a large smuggling operation. Building these cases can take years: partly to find the evidence, and partly to make a case against one or more specific individuals. However, there is… Read More »
Defining Habitual Offender Status For Drug Offenses
Sometimes, when a defendant has been convicted of multiple offenses in the same category, they may acquire the label of a ‘habitual offender.’ Habitual felony offenders in Florida will, as a rule, face notably stiffer sentences if they are convicted again after receiving that status. This is commonly applied to those convicted of drug-related… Read More »
Florida Drug Possession Charges
Drug possession is one of the most common offenses in Florida, and it can appear deceptively simple, particularly for those who have never been in trouble with the law before. In some cases, however, a possession charge can be more complicated, with several little details to clarify and defend against. If you have been… Read More »
Florida Beaches Sometimes See Unexpected Surprises
The state of Florida has historically been a center of drug trafficking and sale, leaving scars on the state’s jurisprudence and its population. Its location at the nexus of multiple seas and oceans has made it unfortunately common for drugs to slip into the state via water – however, sometimes the loads do not… Read More »
Man Charged With Murder By Distribution Of Controlled Substance
In late March 2026, a Manatee County man was charged with murder after it was established that he sold drugs to an Ellenton man who later overdosed. The overdose occurred in 2025, but the Manatee County man was not charged until the evidence to link him with the death was fully established. While it… Read More »
Drug Offenses & Clemency
Florida prosecutes drug offenses very aggressively, being one of the few states to retain mandatory minimum sentences for drug-related crimes. If a person is convicted of a drug-related offense, it is likely that the sentence imposed will be quite severe. If nothing else, though, a convicted person may hold out hope for clemency from… Read More »
Federal Drug Charges In Florida
Being charged with a drug offense under Florida law is an intimidating prospect for most; the consequences can stem from a misdemeanor to a capital felony, with issues that can continue even after one has served any jail sentence they would receive. Being convicted of a drug-related offense under U.S. federal law can lead… Read More »