Going to rehab in Florida is not always a voluntary action. If you have committed offenses related to drugs, you may be ordered by a court to attend a program. Should this occur, you will have no choice but to obey the order. Failure to do so, or to satisfy all the...
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Drug charges in Florida: Cocaine laws
Depending on the state and the drug, drug charges carry specific penalties. Cocaine laws are a special category when it comes to drug charges. In Florida, drug possession can range from a misdemeanor to a felony. Drug charges in Florida In Florida, cocaine is classed...
Can the cops check your phone if they arrest you for drug crimes?
Maybe a police officer stops you on the side of the street because they claim you look like someone for whom there is an active arrest warrant related to drugs. Perhaps a police officer pulls you over and accuses you of impaired driving or possibly transporting...
What are the most common defenses to drug possession?
An arrest for drug possession is terrifying for any Florida resident. You could end up facing serious penalties if convicted. A strong defense is necessary in getting such charges reduced or dismissed. These are common options in a drug possession case. Illegal search...
How Drug Recognition Experts evaluate impairment in Florida
Most Florida drivers know how authorities detect alcohol in the system when they pull someone over. This can lead to a false sense of security when getting behind the wheel – if you didn’t drink, you’re in the clear, right? Driving under the influence doesn’t...
Common charges in federal drug cases
Federal drug charges are filed commonly in Florida due to the state's international proximity and position as a distribution point for contraband smuggled into the country. And while most drug charges in Florida are filed on the state level, there are serious drug...
How drug charges are determined
Determining the level of drug charges a defendant receives in Florida is not always based on the amount of drugs confiscated by law enforcement. Other material facts of the situation may be included as well. Many warrants are served in "roundups" by police after...
Reducing felony drug charges to a misdemeanor
Most criminal charges, including drug charges, are resolved with a plea bargain that takes place long before the case goes to trial. If a defendant takes a plea bargain, they agree that they will accept a less severe charge instead of going to trial. If you're a...
Can a trafficking charge be reduced?
Trafficking means moving a particular amount of drugs across a border. Drug charges include selling, purchasing, delivering, manufacturing or crossing a border. Depending on the situation, there are different levels of felonies in Naples, Florida. There are...
Dozens charged in Florida dating app drug bust
Authorities in Polk County charged 68 people in connection with selling illegal narcotics through several dating apps. Officials arrested 60 suspects and have arrest warrants for the other eight. The six-month undercover investigation began in July 2021 and included...