Driving under the influence of drugs may result in several charges including a DUI and drug charge for possession. Initially, a person driving while intoxicated by drugs will be charged with a DUI, but keep in mind that the officers and prosecution have to prove that...
Month: March 2018
Marijuana is still illegal in Florida
You wanted to try marijuana, and you think it would help you relax. You went to Colorado and enjoyed trying it there, but now, in Florida, you think it is harmless, too. Unfortunately, marijuana is legal in many places, but it is not yet legal in Florida. Even simple...
DUIs aren’t only for drinking and driving
Drinking and driving is illegal, and most people understand that easily. They know that at a .08 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC), they can be pulled over and arrested. They know that is the legal limit, and if breached, could result in a DUI. One thing some...
Addiction can endanger your medical career
Addiction to opioids, such as prescription painkillers, has reached epidemic levels in the United States. Florida hasn't escaped the nightmare, as people overdose or get arrested on drug charges on a daily basis.The consequences of a drug conviction are quite serious....
Brass knuckles: Avoid the weapon, art and jewelry
Brass knuckles have been a fashion trend and a dangerous weapon. They're also known as knucks and knuckle dusters; they cover your knuckles and deliver a hard, metal blow to anyone you strike.These hand weapons were used in both World Wars, and they often had knives...
Limits to opioid prescriptions could hurt patients in Florida
Lawmakers have been considering limiting the number of opioids people could get, even by prescription, which could help reduce the shock of the opioid crisis. However, that does pose some problems for people with chronic pain who need their medications each month....
Stand your ground changes leave defendants facing uncertainty
Florida is one of approximately two dozen states in the nation to have implemented a stand your ground law. While the bill has always been controversial, it became the subject of heavy criticism during the Trayvon Martin shooting in 2012. Last year, lawmakers revised...