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Prosecutor Seeks To Overturn Certain Drug Convictions

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

In the late 1980s, one of the more pernicious ways in which the Broward County Sheriff’s Office saw fit to try and deal with Florida’s burgeoning crack cocaine epidemic was to try and manufacture it themselves. Many Floridians were convicted of drug crimes when today, most of these offenses could be characterized as entrapment…. Read More »

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Facts & Myths About Fentanyl Possession

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Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, designed primarily for use in palliative care and surgery, particularly for cancer patients. However, its potency has unfortunately made it a highly-sought street drug. If you are found to have fentanyl unlawfully in your possession, you will face serious penalties under both state and federal law. That said, there… Read More »

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Is “Drugged Driving” A Crime in Florida?

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime in every U.S. state, seen as a crime against society rather than solely against individuals. Florida’s law is particularly serious, with jail time being a possibility even for first-time offenders. However, it is important to keep in mind that driving under the influence (DUI) applies… Read More »

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Vehicle Searches & Drug Crimes

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Drug crimes are by far the most common offenses in the United States, with Florida experiencing many of them simply due to its geography. Because of this, vehicle searches during traffic stops are quite common, with many officers on high alert for drugs being transported or smuggled. If you are stopped on a major… Read More »

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Drug Convictions In Florida May Have Immigration Consequences

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Whether possession, distribution, or trafficking, drug-related offenses are taken extremely seriously in the United States. Florida is one of the states with the harshest drug policy, imposing mandatory minimum sentences and other serious consequences on defendants. However, what many Floridians are unaware of is that drug crimes can also affect a person’s immigration status,… Read More »

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Recreational Cannabis Bill Fails At The Florida Polls

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

In 2016, Florida law expanded to allow medical cannabis use, with more than 60 percent of voters approving the option for those with “debilitating illnesses.” Ever since, a movement to broaden cannabis legalization into recreational use has steadily taken root in the state, with the latest ballot initiative appearing during the November 2024 election…. Read More »

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Unlawful Prescription Drug Possession In Florida

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

In the 2000s, Florida was notorious for its “pill mills,” which were unethical medical clinics that essentially prescribed opioids for non-existent conditions, either to feed addictions or for later sale. While most were legislated out of existence in the early 2010s, their legacy remains in Florida’s law, as those who possess controlled substances without… Read More »

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Potential Penalties For Drug Possession In Florida

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Drug possession is one of the most commonly charged offenses in Florida. While the state has some of the harshest drug laws in the U.S., the sentences will vary if one is convicted. There are a handful of factors that can affect the nature of a person’s sentence, and if jail time is involved,… Read More »

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What Does Drug Offender Probation Entail In Florida?

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Being convicted of a drug-related crime in the state of Florida usually results in jail time, given how aggressively these offenses are prosecuted. However, in some cases, a person may be eligible for what is known as Drug Offender Probation (DOP), which is not the same as standard felony probation. This option may seem… Read More »

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Florida

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

The state of Florida has had a long and checkered history involving illegal substances, from bootlegging and Prohibition to the cartels of the 1980s and pill mills of the 1990s. Because of this, the state prosecutes defendants caught with illegal substances very aggressively, even non-violent defendants never before in trouble with the law. One… Read More »

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