If you are arrested for possession of drugs, this means that you are alleged to have a controlled substance for your own personal use. You are not being charged with manufacturing, distributing, selling or intending to sell the controlled substance. Controlled...
A plea bargain for a guilty plea to drug trafficking and second-degree murder ends with a 20-day sentence for a man who allegedly ran pill mills in Palm Beach County and Broward County. The man, along with his twin brother, allegedly headed pain clinics that dished...
Drug trafficking penalties can be harsh, even for first-time offenses. The penalties for drug trafficking will depend on the type of drug and the number of drugs you were charged with. Drugs are classified into Schedule I through Schedule IV. The schedules are...
Marijuana, although, one of the more docile street drugs, is still illegal in the state of Florida. While some states have already legalized the use of marijuana, Florida has stuck to their guns. Even the use of marijuana — or “cannabis” as it is described in the...
Florida prosecutors are typically known for being aggressive when it comes to prosecuting those accused of drug-related crimes. Depending upon the circumstances of an individual situation, a person facing drug charges can incur serious penalties if convicted under...
In addition to fines and jail time, the possible repercussions of a drug charge can extend for years into a person’s life. Employers and landlords throughout the United States conduct background checks on job applicants, and a drug charge on your record could limit...
