Many Florida residents know people who regularly take prescription drugs. However, it’s not only a bad idea to share your prescription with another person; it’s also illegal. Never share your prescription drugs with others Even if you believe it’s harmless to allow a...
If you are facing drug charges, one of the most important things to consider is whether the police had probable cause to search you. Probable cause means that the police reasonably suspected that you were engaged in criminal activity. If you've been arrested and...
Most doctors in Florida assume that their patients have good intentions when scheduling appointments. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. One of any doctor's worse fears is unknowingly aiding a patient who is doctor shopping as this practice can have dangerous...
Students may need to work hard to get good grades in school, and the work could involve spending significant time studying. When there are only 24 hours in a day, some Florida students may attempt to decrease the amount of sleep they get. Drinking lots of coffee and...
Drug possession is a serious offense in Florida, carrying the potential for harsh penalties including jail time, probation, and fines. If you've been charged with such a crime, it's vital to understand the possible defenses that may be available to you. Lack of...
If you've been charged with a felony drug charge in Florida, it can lead to serious consequences. However, there are ways that you can get the charge reduced to a misdemeanor so that you don't spend as much time behind bars or pay fines that are quite as high. Plea...
Florida reported over 134,000 arrests for illegal drugs in 2018, and 5,404 were juveniles. Controlled substances are against the law in all states because of their addictive nature. Citizens in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, may face stiff penalties for drug abuse and...
Cocaine is a stimulant commonly made into a powder from the coca plant. Since it is highly addictive, it is classified as a controlled substance. A resident of Florida can face harsh penalties for buying, possessing or selling cocaine. Florida cocaine law overview...
Drug crimes are common but serious in Florida. In mid-February, narcotics detectives raided a Lecanto home. The sheriff's office made six arrests in connection to a raid. Evidence shows the suspects were selling fentanyl and meth out of their home. The drug raid The...
Residents of Fort Myers and other areas of Florida may want to learn more about how the state defines drug paraphernalia. Not just bongs or needles, there are many other materials related to controlled substances. According to OnlineSunshine, paraphernalia means...
