The COVID-19 crisis has presented Floridians with unprecedented challenges. Between job losses and government orders to stay at home to reduce infection rates, people are struggling to overcome immense financial, emotional and medical barriers. Undoubtedly, the...
Drug Charges
What do Florida’s drug possession laws look like?
As legalization topics continue to trend through the states, we are seeing some loosen or remove their former stipulations regarding marijuana. Knowing where your state stands on this subject is vital, as laws in one do not protect you from another. Florida has yet to...
What prescription drugs are most addictive?
If you are like most Americans today, you have heard or read numerous stories about people who have struggled with drug addiction. While many people focus on addiction to substances that are illegal, like heroin or methamphetamine, the reality of the matter is that...
What are the penalties for selling or using cocaine in Florida?
If you're caught with cocaine or were attempting to sell it, you could face serious penalties in the state of Florida. It's not always easy to defend yourself from a drug crime, but fortunately, there are drug courts in the state that you could go through if this is a...
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...
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....
How do you know if a Breathalyzer took a bad reading?
You were stopped by an officer for a taillight that had gone out. You didn't think much of the stop, and you appreciated him telling you that your light wasn't working. Just as you thought you'd be able to continue on your way, the officer asked you if you'd been...
Biased judicial systems: The truth comes out in Florida
Many people believe that the criminal justice system is harsher on people of color, and over time, more and more data has come out in support of that claim. After a review, it's been confirmed that it was the case in Broward, Florida. After releasing the results of an...
Is the War on Drugs racist?
Florida has a real problem with drugs presently, but it doesn't just come down to the availability of drugs themselves. One of the issues is that drug enforcement is actually racist. Looking at a report from 2015, it shows that there is prejudice in the justice...
Marijuana in Florida: Harshly penalized crimes
Since marijuana is not legal in every state, there's a chance you could be caught with it and arrested or jailed. In Florida, that is certainly the case. You could face fines, damage to your reputation and other penalties. Possessing marijuana in Florida is a...