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Drug-related crimes can have serious consequences, and in some cases, they can escalate to federal offenses. This means more severe penalties and legal actions. One such scenario is when the courts try a drug conspiracy as a federal crime. Understanding the severity...
When facing drug charges in Florida, the immediate concern may be about legal penalties such as fines or imprisonment. However, the impact of a drug charge can be much more far-reaching, affecting various aspects of your life. These charges are serious, and the...
According to Drug Abuse Statistics, law enforcement agencies arrest over 1.1 million Americans each year for drug-related crimes, and approximately 20,000 of those arrests are for federal drug trafficking. Facing federal charges for drug trafficking is a serious...
Most Floridians understand that drinking too much alcohol and getting behind the wheel is considered by the law to be driving under the influence. But what about consuming other drugs like marijuana in excess before driving? Here’s what you need to know if you find...
It is generally legal in Florida to possess prescription drugs if you obtained them through a valid prescription from a licensed professional. In other words, controlled substances that your doctor prescribes for you are legal for you to possess. However, allegations...
Coming away from your involvement with drugs and rebuilding your future can feel isolated. You might wonder if you can ever achieve goals like regaining others' trust or getting a job. Securing employment is a great start in your plan to improve your life. Knowing how...
It goes without saying that drug charges come in varying levels of severity based on the nature of the offense. Some offenses are misdemeanors while others are felonies, but there is also a marked difference between state-level drug offenses and federal offenses. Many...
Many of us have seen on television courtroom dramas and in the news references to the crime of racketeering and the RICO Act that law enforcement utilizes to prosecute such acts. However, few people outside the legal community have a grasp on what precisely...
Drug trafficking by definition is the sale, transport or import of controlled substances or illegal drugs. In a court of law, drug trafficking also goes by the name of distribution. Many trafficking cases involve drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone, cocaine and heroin....
In many cases, the state handles drug crimes. If you commit a drug crime in Florida, you will likely face a misdemeanor charge. However, certain factors can put you at risk for a federal drug charge. The distribution Drug trafficking charges, which are federal...
