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...
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Make Sure You’re Up To Snuff On Florida’s Cocaine Trafficking Laws
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...
Possess All The Facts About Florida’s Drug Possession Laws
Drug possession is a major area of interest for law enforcement in Florida, and the laws governing the possession of drugs are somewhat intricate. Here’s what you need to know about drug possession laws in Florida. Basics Florida drug laws specify that possessing...
Manufacture or delivery of drug paraphernalia in Florida
A myriad of circumstances could affect whether a judge convicts a defendant of a drug paraphernalia offense, and even the smallest detail may be relevant. In court, the prosecutor will focus on trying to prove that the defendant is guilty. According to Florida...
A history of fentanyl and the law
Fentanyl is one of the most addictive drugs available. It's also one of the deadliest. Here in Florida, officials blamed opioids for 3,189 overdose deaths in 2018. Of those, 2,091 were caused by fentanyl. Because fentanyl is up to 100 times more powerful than...
Feds Seize Biggest Cache Of Fentanyl In Delaware History In Raid Of Drug Network With Florida Ties
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Delaware State Police say they've seized a record amount of fentanyl after a two-year investigation into a drug network that they say moved illicit drugs from California and Florida to Pennsylvania and Delaware. Per...
Tampa Woman Facing Murder Charges After Fatal Heroin Overdose
A Tampa woman is facing murder charges on allegations by deputies that she sold a man illegal drugs that ultimately led to his death. Hillsborough County deputies say the 38-year-old woman first came to their attention after responding in early March to the report of...
West Virginia Doctor Convicted On Federal Charges Of Illegal Opioid Distribution
Last week a federal jury found a West Virginia doctor guilty for illegally distributing opioids to his patients. Investigators say the 68-year-old physician prescribed a wide range of opioids to his patients, including hydrocodone, morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone,...
Port Everglades Yields Drug Bust Of $26 Million In Cocaine And Marijuana
Port Everglades was the scene of a major drug bust last week, as the United States Coast Guard say they discovered almost $26 million in cocaine and marijuana Federal officers offloaded the cargo last Wednesday, which they say consisted of around 3,900 pounds of...
Why chain of custody of evidence matters in drug trafficking cases
Besides listing all the activities and behavior considered illegal in the state, Florida law also contains several rules of procedure. These are a complex series of instructions designed to make sure the process is as efficient, fair, and within the law as possible....
