Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Defending Against Florida Drug Possession Charges
Florida is a state that takes drug crimes extremely seriously, due to its past as a cartel mecca – which means that if you are charged with drug possession, it is crucial you take it seriously. Even being caught with a relatively small amount of drugs can lead to time behind bars, and a… Read More »
Explaining Florida Drug Free Zones
Drug free zones were created in Florida with the intention of curbing illegal activity in potentially important locations, such as schools, government buildings, assisted living facilities, and places of worship (among others). If someone is caught selling or otherwise distributing illegal drugs, they will face a more serious punishment (if convicted) than they would… Read More »
Federal vs State Drug Charges
As most Floridians are aware, their state has some of the toughest drug laws in the United States. However, what may escape notice is that U.S. federal drug charges can be as tough or even tougher, with stiff mandatory minimum sentences still being upheld for most drug-related crimes. If you have been charged with… Read More »
Potential Change To Florida’s Drug Overdose Laws
In this legislative session, Florida’s houses have seen fit to enact sweeping new laws on every issue from LGBTQ+ rights to zoning. In terms of criminal justice, there have been several changes that can adversely affect the rights of defendants, particularly those who face drug charges. Florida’s drug crime laws are some of the… Read More »
2 People Charged After Attempted Sale Of Cocaine In North Miami Beach
In early June 2023, North Miami Beach police (NMBPD) arrested a Bahamian national and a resident of New Jersey after they were stopped “attempting a drug transaction.” The transaction allegedly involved over 100 kilograms of cocaine, transported in bales. The two individuals will likely face felony charges of trafficking in cocaine, which can carry… Read More »
Man Charged With Drug Offenses After Stopping To Charge His Phone
In June 2023, a man was arrested after breaking into a Hernando County home, ostensibly to charge his phone. He claimed he had thought the house belonged to his girlfriend, but did not know the address. While being searched, police found both heroin and methamphetamine on the man’s person and in his backpack. The… Read More »
Is The Evidence In Your Drug Case Admissible?
If you are caught with drugs in your possession or control, it may be in your best interests to simply plead guilty and accept your sentence. However, there are some cases in which you may be able to show that your rights were violated, or that the evidence against you was obtained improperly. If… Read More »
26 Arrests Made In SW Florida Drug Ring Bust
A regional scheme coordinated in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida has yielded 26 arrests, plus confiscation of approximately $250,000, drugs, and multiple weapons. The Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (NETF) was established in 2019, aimed at reducing organized crime presence in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. The arrests in April 2023 see… Read More »
Suppressing Evidence In Drug Possession Cases
If you have been charged with drug possession in Florida, the strength of the state’s evidence against you will determine your ultimate fate. There are specific criteria that must be established by the state in order to establish a person’s guilt, and those criteria must have evidence to back them up. However, it is… Read More »
Understanding Constructive Possession In Florida Drug Cases
Florida, with its past history of drug use and abuse, takes drug offenses very seriously. Even relatively minor crimes like simple possession can lead to jail time if the facts of your situation are seen to merit it. What many are unaware of is that under Florida law, a person can conceivably be charged… Read More »