Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Florida Man Busted After Plans For Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ring Exposed
In early October 2023, a 77-year old man from The Villages was arrested by federal authorities after he bought almost $1,800 worth of erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and sought to sell them in the retirement community. While most people are well aware that possession of illegal drugs is against the law, it is not… Read More »
Conspiracy To Commit Drug Crimes Is Also A Crime
Under U.S. federal and state law, a person generally must commit an offense before being tried for it. However, there are rare exceptions, and the crime of conspiracy is one. Technically, a person commits the crime of conspiracy by planning to commit another offense. It can be confusing to determine what has actually taken… Read More »
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia In Florida
Drug offenses are seen as very serious crimes in Florida. The state’s history of elevated drug use and addiction mean that law enforcement does its very best to clamp down on those who possess and sell illegal substances – but what many are not aware of is that in some cases, a person need… Read More »
Voters Still Debating Over Legalizing Cannabis In Florida
Over the last decade or so, there has been a significant shift in attitudes toward marijuana among U.S. residents, with data from the Pew Research Center finding only 1 in 10 respondents stating that marijuana should remain illegal in all situations. That said, U.S. federal lawmakers have shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for… Read More »
Mandatory Minimum Sentences For Drug Offenses Remain In Florida
Florida lawmakers take drug crimes quite seriously, seeing them as crimes against society due to the state’s high rates of addiction. Because of this, and as a leftover from the state’s days of high drug crime rates, lawmakers have consistently voted to retain mandatory minimum sentences for several drug crimes, despite data existing that… Read More »
Is Vaping Legal In Florida?
As of this writing, cannabis is legal to use in Florida only in a medical context, and only with the appropriate permissions and paperwork from your doctor. However, this does not stop many Floridians from seeking out other ways to partake, and one of them that has become popular over time is vaping. While… Read More »
Will I Be Charged With A Felony Or A Misdemeanor?
If you have been arrested for a drug offense, one of the most important questions on your mind will almost certainly be the severity of any potential charges you will face. Florida has extremely strict drug laws, due to the state’s history as a trafficking hot spot, and while it is true that most… Read More »
Explaining Florida Fentanyl Charges
In recent years, the synthetic opiate fentanyl has become a more popular drug among dealers and traffickers, due to its potency (as much as 50 times stronger than heroin, according to the Centers for Disease Control [CDC]). There are many misconceptions surrounding fentanyl’s uses and properties, but regardless of misinformation and propaganda, it is… Read More »
Drug Possession vs Drug Trafficking Charges In Florida
Florida is notorious for having some of the strictest drug laws in the United States. This is true for a variety of reasons, but most notably due to its history – it was a cartel playground for many years, and even after that activity was brought down, its legacy of drug addiction and abuse… Read More »
What To Do If You Find Drugs On The Beach
According to figures from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there are roughly 10,000 shipwrecks scattered around the United States, with as many as 5,000 in waters off or near Florida. It is not uncommon for storms to uncover wrecks, or even for people walking on the beach to stumble across artifacts or… Read More »