Category Archives: Drug Crimes
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 »
Should I Plea Bargain For A Florida Drug Offense?
A plea bargain is an agreement in a criminal case where a defendant and a state’s attorney work out an accord to save both the state and the defendant the stress and expense of a trial. If you have been charged with a drug offense, you may wonder if a plea bargain is a… Read More »
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 »