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...
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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...
Several people in Florida arrested for cocaine trafficking
Six men in central Florida were arrested in January on suspicion of drug trafficking. The men were part of a group that law enforcement is calling a cocaine trafficking ring. In total, 27 individuals were arrested on felony charges related to the investigation. The...
What is the standard of proof for the prosecution in drug cases?
Anyone facing drug charges in Florida could have serious concerns about receiving a lengthy sentence. Multiple felony drug charges could lead to spending years in prison, and even a misdemeanor could send someone to jail. Since drug charges are criminal offenses and...
Can you go to jail over your first drug offense?
In some ways, a first-time drug offense in Florida is almost scarier than a repeat offense. You don't know what to expect and might not be sure how much trouble you're in. Will you have to serve jail time if this is your first offense, or can you get away with paying...
The ins and outs of drug busts
Drug busts allow for police officers to arrest a string or group of individuals who sell and create drugs. These individuals face drug charges when caught in Florida, depending on the severity of their drug-related crimes. Here’s an example about the ways that drug...
Four people in Florida arrested on drug charges
Four people in have been arrested after Lake Wales police reportedly uncovered large amounts of illegal drugs in their home. The authorities received a search warrant after multiple citizens had left tips about the residence. When police searched the house, they claim...
11 people arrested and charged with drug trafficking
Eleven people were arrested after police reportedly uncovered evidence of a drug trafficking ring in Florida. According to authorities, the individuals trafficked methamphetamine and fentanyl throughout the Tampa Bay and Central Florida regions. At least one person...
Drug trafficking charges in Florida
Individuals in Florida may be charged with drug trafficking when they are found in possession of significant quantities of illegal drugs. The penalties for drug trafficking vary depending on the quantity and type of controlled substance involved. Controlled substances...