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Chuck E. Cheese Arrested For Drug Possession In Tallahassee?

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

In late July 2025, a central Florida family had an unpleasant encounter at a Tallahassee Chuck E. Cheese location when the actor playing the mascot was arrested for credit card fraud and drug possession. The actor was taken into custody in the middle of their shift, and unfortunately, the arrest happened where children were… Read More »

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What Makes A Drug Charge A Misdemeanor Or A Felony?

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Florida prosecutes drug crimes very aggressively, seeing drug use, sales, and trafficking as crimes against society. Because of this, the majority of drug-related offenses in the state are prosecuted as felonies, with not-insignificant consequences upon conviction. However, the average person may not be aware of how to determine whether a drug charge will be… Read More »

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Florida: The Toughest On Drug Crime

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Florida is a beautiful and welcoming state, from its beautiful beaches to its countless attractions. However, visitors need to be aware that if they use drugs during their visit, the state’s law enforcement will handle the case aggressively if you are caught using or selling unlawful substances. If you have been charged with a… Read More »

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Changes To Florida Drug Laws Can Affect Teens

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

In most years, Florida’s legislature will make at least some changes to the state’s criminal law. This year’s changes include the creation of a new drug offense that can place your teenager in serious legal trouble if they are not careful. Fentanyl is a serious problem affecting Floridians, and law enforcement takes a very… Read More »

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Shipping Drugs Through The Mail Is A Federal Offense

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Whether intentional or unintentional, receiving drugs via the U.S. mail is a federal crime. The average person may not think much of mailing something to a friend or family member, but this can lead to charges of drug trafficking and jail time in a federal prison. The stakes of these cases are very high,… Read More »

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Cannabis In Florida

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Medical cannabis has been legal in Florida since 2014, but access is still strictly regulated, with many different requirements that potential cardholders must meet in order to qualify for the program. If you are a person with a medical condition that benefits from cannabis use, it is important that you understand the proverbial hoops… Read More »

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Drug Crimes & Habitual Offender Status In Florida

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

If a person is convicted of a drug crime in the state of Florida, and they have a past history of drug use or distribution, it is sometimes within a judge’s purview to impose stricter penalties on them. One of these penalties is known as habitual offender, or habitual felony offender, status. Being tagged… Read More »

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Miranda Rights & Drug Charges In Florida

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

A 2022 survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania reported that less than half of U.S. citizens could name all three branches of their government, while only 40 percent knew that undocumented immigrants have rights under the U.S. Constitution. This unfortunate lack of civic literacy often applies when being… Read More »

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Accused Of Conspiracy To Commit A Drug Offense?

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Most of the time, a person must commit a specific act in order to be charged with a crime. However, there is a specific category of offenses known as ‘incomplete’ or ‘inchoate’ crimes where that is not the case. The most commonly known are solicitation and attempt, but conspiracy is another of that type…. Read More »

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Being Charged With Federal Drug Crimes

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Normally, if a person is charged with a drug-related crime in Florida, their case will be handled by state authorities. However, if the alleged offense satisfies certain criteria, it may wind up being tried at the federal level. There are some significant differences between being tried in state court versus federal court, and if… Read More »

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