Few charges carry a weight and potential consequence quite like drug possession. If you find yourself facing a drug possession accusation, you may be experiencing a whirlwind of emotions: fear, confusion, and uncertainty about what lies ahead. A criminal defense attorney can act as a beacon of hope amidst the storm – but what exactly…
As more and more states are legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, it appears that the stigma surrounding marijuana use may be evolving. However, the recreational use of cannabis is still illegal at both federal and state levels here in Florida. If you are pulled over and a police officer claims they smell marijuana, you…
If you’re a Florida resident, you likely already know that Florida police have the right to make an arrest if they suspect that a driver is under the influence of marijuana. These rules still apply even though marijuana is legal to buy and use in Florida, provided that you’re a qualifying patient who’s been approved…
The State of Florida treats driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs as the same offense. A DUI for drug use results in the same penalties as an alcohol DUI, but can be much more difficult to prove, especially when the substance involved is marijuana. Considering a growing number of fatal crashes are linked…
Over six and a half million voted in favor of Amendment 2 in the 2016 election, which gave Floridians with debilitating conditions access to medical marijuana. Today, a person with a state-issued medical marijuana license may use the substance — still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law — to treat illnesses…
Drug laws in Florida are among the strictest in the country. Simple drug possession implies that a defendant had no intent to manufacture or distribute a drug at the time of his or her arrest. Each drug is categorized under the law as a “controlled substance,” for which there are various levels. Even prescription drugs…
