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The system by which drugs are regulated in Florida is based upon classifications put forth by the Federal government that divides those drugs into various levels of severity and potency. What follows is a discussion of those classifications and what you need to know...
A fundamental element in any crime is the mental state of the defendant at the time the crime was committed. The legal term for this is mens rea, which is Latin for “guilty mind.” What follows is an examination of mens rea and what it means for you if you’re facing a...
When thinking about drug offenses, your mind probably goes to getting caught with drugs in your possession or selling them. There is another way you could get in trouble and face drug charges. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles explains you could get in trouble...
Many Floridians find themselves charged with drug crimes each year. Sometimes, through errors or mistakes, innocent people find themselves on the business end of a serious drug charge. However, not all is lost, as a good attorney can help bring those mistakes to light...
By definition, drug trafficking involves importing, transporting or selling illegal drugs and controlled substances. Another common name for trafficking is distribution. Most drug trafficking cases involve controlled substances like heroin, cocaine and prescription...
Possession and use of heroin is a serious offense in Florida. Each year scores of Floridians are arrested, charged, and imprisoned for possession, trafficking, or selling heroin in Florida. Below is what you need to know if you find yourself charged with a heroin...
Heroin is a highly addictive illegal opioid that can cause a wide range of negative effects. Along with legal issues for possession of this substance, users also face a serious chance of overdose if they do not seek help for their substance abuse. While drug addiction...
Cultivating or manufacturing certain drugs in Florida is illegal, and many Floridians have faced prosecution and serious penalties for possessing even small amounts of an illegal drug. Following is what you need to know if you ever find yourself charged with...
Many misconceptions exist concerning who uses and abuses recreational drugs. One common belief is that most people who engage in problematical drug use belong to a group of underachievers. Much evidence shows that many successful people get into trouble for using...
Thanks to Florida’s unique geography, the state has long been an integral part of the international drug trade. While many varieties of illegal drugs have passed through Florida over the years, none are more prevalent than cocaine. Here’s what you need to know about...
