Recent Posts in Drug Crimes
August 14, 2020
Are There Defenses For Drug Charges?
Generally, an arrest with drugs on your person or in your possession in Florida will yield to you being charged with some kind of offense. The state has a history of drug trafficking, which means that prosecutors are less inclined to be lenient, especially if the amount of drugs involved is over a certain… Read More »
August 7, 2020
Trafficking Bust In West Palm Beach May Lead To Long Sentences
On the night of June 18, two men were arrested by West Palm Beach police, in a residence on Brandywine Road. A tip led to the search of the residence, recovering bags of heroin, cocaine, MDMA, and fentanyl, among other items. These drugs were collected along with multiple firearms and paraphernalia used to manufacture… Read More »
July 30, 2020
Constructive Possession and Florida Drug Charges
If you are arrested and charged with possession of drugs, it is all too easy to confess or plead to something you did not do, just to get away from the legal process. However, doing so can change your life forever. Knowledge of the criteria that Florida prosecutors must prove before you can be… Read More »
June 28, 2020
Links Between Substance Abuse & Drug Crime
While drug crime is an endemic problem in Florida, not all drug crimes are created equal. The law requires punishment for those who commit crimes, but sometimes, crimes happen for reasons other than malicious intent. When it comes to drug crimes, some offenders are driven by addiction or mental health issues, and while this… Read More »
June 25, 2020
Federal Drug Crimes In Florida
The majority of drug arrests in Florida tend to be for the crime of simple possession, where individuals are caught with small amounts of one drug. By comparison, most federal drug charges that come out of Florida’s districts have to do with trafficking, where large quantities of many different drugs are moved and sold…. Read More »
June 19, 2020
What Is Florida Drug Court?
If you have been charged with a drug offense, it can feel terrifying, especially if you have never been involved with the law before. The specter of prison time can get most individuals to treat the situation very seriously – but depending on the specifics of your case, you may be able to avoid… Read More »
June 11, 2020
Mandatory Minimums In Florida Drug Cases
Florida has a very high rate of incarceration – among the highest in the United States, which in turn has far and away the highest incarceration rate in the world. In recent years, Florida has experienced a shift away from being ‘tough on crime,’ and toward focusing more on rehabilitation than punishment. This has… Read More »