Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Ketamine Overdoses On The Rise
In 2023, Florida authorities started noticing the presence of ketamine in many drug cases, particularly as an ingredient in ‘cut’ drugs. Usage has only increased since then, particularly since ketamine has been identified as a viable treatment for some kinds of depression, but abuse of the drug is sadly on the rise according to… Read More »
What Turns Florida Drug Possession Into Trafficking?
Drug trafficking is considered one of the most serious offenses in Florida law, given the amounts of money involved and the degree of harm it can do to society in general. However, for every hardened cartel member charged with trafficking, an average Floridian faces similar charges after an unpleasant surprise. It is important to… Read More »
Inadmissibility Of Evidence In Florida Drug Cases
Florida prosecutes drug offenses very aggressively, viewing drug-related crimes as offenses against society. However, in their zeal, it is unfortunately not uncommon for state law enforcement to make mistakes in evidence collection, potentially both infringing upon your rights and jeopardizing their case. The right attorney can help protect your rights and call out any… Read More »
Actual vs Constructive Drug Possession In Florida
Drug possession is a very common crime in Florida, but not all possession cases are prosecuted the same way. There are certain criteria that a prosecution must meet in order for a defendant to be found guilty, and one of them is whether or not the defendant had possession, whether actual or constructive, of… Read More »
New Ruling May Affect Cannabis Cases
In late September 2025, Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeals reversed a long-standing state law, holding that the mere smell of cannabis is not sufficient grounds to stop and search a vehicle. In addition, the court certified the question to the state Supreme Court, essentially providing the grounds on which it could decide the… Read More »
Explaining Chain Of Custody In Florida Drug Cases
In a criminal case, evidence is handled in a way so as to preserve its integrity and ensure it is not tampered with or altered. This is known as the chain of custody, and it is crucial to most criminal prosecutions, particularly drug cases – after all, a defendant should not be convicted based… Read More »
What Are Drug “Schedules”?
The average person does not tend to think about just how many substances they may use in their lifetime, even if they never choose to use drugs recreationally. Because science is continually inventing and refining drugs, both legal and illegal, the U.S. legal system has adopted what are known as ‘schedules’ to classify and… Read More »
Florida ’Grow House’ Law
A grow house is loosely defined as any indoor property used to grow controlled substances (most often, cannabis plants). Florida has historically ranked highly in terms of the number of grow houses in action at any point, with the 2010s seeing significant numbers of raids each year. If you have been accused of operating… Read More »
Driving On Drugs Is A Crime
Cannabis is a drug that has a dedicated base of users, with many claiming it is safer than drinking alcohol. While the proverbial jury may still be out on that score, it is important for drug users in general to understand that driving a car while under the influence of drugs, cannabis included, is… Read More »
What Are Florida Inchoate Offenses?
Because Florida takes drug offenses very seriously, you may have either been charged with, or have heard of someone else charged with, conspiracy to buy, sell, or traffic drugs. Conspiracy is one of three offenses recognized in Florida as what are called ‘inchoate’ offenses; that is, actions that are criminal even if they fail… Read More »