Drug possession charges can have serious consequences in Florida. If you find yourself facing these charges, understanding the state's approach is important for managing your case. Florida law treats drug possession with strict penalties, and the penalties vary...
Getting pulled over at night can make anyone anxious, and seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror often leads to quick decisions. Florida drivers need to know their rights and the actual impacts of refusing a field sobriety test before they face this...
More than 68,000 drug arrests occurred in Florida in 2020. This was the first time in over five years that less than 110,000 people were arrested for drug-related offenses in Florida. The drug arrest rate per 100,000 people was 316.8 in 2020, the first time below 517...
Persons arrested in Florida on drug possession could face felony or misdemeanor charges based on several factors. A significant amount of drugs may lead to a possession with intent to distribute charge and a possibly lengthy sentence. Those arrested with a more...
Were you arrested on drug charges in Inverness? You can take steps to resolve the issue and clear your name by attending drug court. How can you qualify for drug court? There are a number of ways that you can qualify for drug court under the criminal law system in...
Residents of Inverness and other areas of Florida may want to learn more about the plea bargaining process for federal crimes. The plea bargain has the advantage of saving time and money in court; it resolves the case without the need for a criminal trial. Defendants...
Being arrested on a felony charge in Florida can be much different from a misdemeanor charge arrest. The first issue is the determination of bond, as those charged with a felony are rarely allowed release on their own recognizance as is often the case with misdemeanor...
Authorities working in another part of Florida have now arrested several people whom they say were involved in trafficking different types of drugs. Police accused the people of working together to sell different types of drugs, including crack and heroin. The people...
The Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act was enacted by the Florida Legislature in 1973 as a state response toward uniformity with the federal drug law that was enacted three years earlier. Known as Chapter 893, it has become the controlling...
Drug charges are serious in every state, no matter whether the accused was allegedly in possession of or was selling or transporting illegal substances at the time of the arrest. Sometimes, a possession charge can turn into a trafficking charge when the quantities of...