Drug distribution and drug sales may seem like simple charges that are easy to prove. However, this is a false statement. There are many mitigating factors that can come into play when someone is accused of selling or distributing drugs, and for the accused it is...
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Life in prison a possibility for man charged with drug crime
A man from Florida is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution charges related to 121 pounds of heroin and cocaine earlier this year. Another person was also charged in the case on conspiracy charges. A court date has yet to be announced for...
Scheduling system central to drug charges and consequences
One of the key elements of drug crime law in the criminal justice system is the scheduling system. "Schedules" are classifications that the Drug Enforcement Agency and the government use to determine which drugs and substances can be abused and have a high chance to...
How you could lose your home for someone else’s drug offense
Imagine you have a teenage daughter who is going through something of a rebellious phase. She is breaking curfew, sneaking around and, you recently discovered, experimenting with drugs. You warn her that she could get in some very serious trouble if she is arrested in...
Felony drug offenders in Florida get little help
There is no doubt that people convicted of a drug offense will face harsh penalties. This is true whether the offense was violent or non-violent and whether it was a person's first or fifth offense.Life doesn't necessarily get easier for a person once he or she has...
A drug dog’s sniff can turn up more than just drugs
Using dogs trained to sniff out drugs is not a new practice for Florida or federal law enforcement agencies. However, there have been widespread concerns over the use and efficacy of these dogs over the years, particularly when it comes to their success rate.This...
3 parties that can face penalties for forged prescriptions
Prescription drug abuse is one of the nation's most pervasive health issues. Millions of people struggle with or have struggled with abusing prescription drugs, from painkillers to tranquilizers; there is no shortage of demand when it comes to these powerful...
What to know about civil asset forfeiture laws in Florida
If you are accused of a drug crime including drug sales or trafficking, you should know that law enforcement agents can confiscate anything they believe was involved in or resulted from the crime. This means you can have your car, money and other assets seized by the...
Florida students: Don’t let a youthful mistake ruin your future
College is an incredibly stressful and exciting experience in a person's life. These years are a time for intellectual and social growth, and many people see it as a time for self-discovery and experimentation. However, it is also a time for incredible anxiety and...
Synthetic drug crimes easier to prosecute in FL starting in July
Drug offenses are taken very seriously by federal and state lawmakers and law enforcement agencies. They will typically utilize every tool at their disposal to pursue charges of selling and/or manufacturing illicit drugs.This just got easier thanks to changes that...