Drug crime investigations and arrests can be complex and stressful for all parties involved. As a suspect or defendant, it is essential to be aware of the common mistakes made during these processes and how to avoid them. This blog post will discuss five crucial mistakes to avoid during drug crime investigations and arrests. Being informed […]
How do you beat a felony drug charge in Florida? You start by hiring an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable about Florida’s drug crimes. Learn more about felony drug crimes in Florida and what to do if you are charged. What Is a Felony Drug Crime in Florida? A felony drug crime in Florida is […]
Recent changes in the administration, control, and prescribing requirements of opioid pain medications have produced adverse effects for those who become dependent on using pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycontin, Oxycodone, and Roxicet. Although the FDA warns the public about general safety issues with the entire class of opioid pain medicines, an overlooked area of risk […]
On March 17, 2016 the City Council of Tampa joined the growing state and national trend to decriminalize possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis in limited circumstances. This was done by voting to enact City Code § 14-62, which created a civil penalty for possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis. This […]
This week, President Obama issued sentence commutations to 61 drug offenders all over the country—including 11 in Florida. To many analysts, the move is yet another sign of the shifting national perspective on how our criminal justice system should police and prosecute drug-related crimes. As the Tampa Bay Times reports, the latest commutations mark […]
As you may already be aware, the carries harsh penalties if you are caught with illegal substances in your possession, with or without an intent to sell or deliver them. This is not a position anyone would want to be in, however there are many facets to these related laws that you may not be […]
Tampa Bay maintains many traditions that make the bay a unique and exciting place to live. For a certain demographic, Tampa and surrounding areas of Florida are a holy ground; for those individuals that live the lifestyle of “EDM” or “Electronic Dance Music.” Florida houses major (and other minor) EDM “festivals” or concerts annually and […]
The college school year has started up again in the fall semester. With the fall comes football, and tailgating. Many college students are underage, but still participate in the tailgating events. Accordingly, police officers (both undercover and in full uniform) are patrolling these events. Some charges that usually arise out of football tailgating are: underage […]
In Florida, a person can be arrested and charged with the crime of “possession of drug paraphernalia” for a number of reasons. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a misdemeanor offense; however it does often carry serious penalties. What is the definition of “possession of drug paraphernalia?” In Florida, possession of drug paraphernalia is defined as […]
Were you caught growing marijuana by law enforcement officers? A person who violates this commits a felony offense of the third degree, punishable by up to five (5) years in prison. If the person cultivating marijuana is growing marijuana for purposes of trafficking, the offense can be upgraded to a second degree felony punishable by […]
