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Year: 2019
Florida drug law facts to know
Drug laws are in place for the protection of citizens. However, over the years they have been evolving.For those facing possible drug charges, understanding the law is critical. There are a few key facts about Florida drug laws that people should know. Amount...
DUI court in Florida
Statistics show that Florida has one of the highest rates of traffic fatalities related to alcohol. Considering this number, it is easy to understand why significant measures are in place to help prevent and, if need be, punish such events.For those who...
Drug trafficking, prescription fraud and Florida penalties
One example of the opioid crisis that exists nationwide is a recent Florida incident involving the illegal distribution of prescription drugs.The Office of the Attorney General has confirmed that authorities broke up a prescription drug trafficking ring and arrested...
Understanding Florida’s 10-20-Life law
Section 775.087 of the Florida Statutes has become widely known as the 10-20-Life law. Passed by the Florida State Legislature in 1999, this law sets forth the mandatory minimum prison sentence you will receive if a jury convicts you of using a firearm during the...
When possession crosses the line to trafficking
Drug possession is a serious crime in Florida, and your charges depend primarily on the type of class the drug falls into and the amount you have.Possessing a "usable quantity" of a drug means you had enough for personal use. However, if an officer finds a large...
An in-depth breakdown of Florida’s DUI law: Part 1
When it comes to drunk driving in Florida, many motorists are not aware there are various aspects to the state’s DUI law. Not only does it encompass driving under the influence of alcohol but also of a controlled or unlawful chemical substance. Regardless of the...
Health effects of heroin use
Heroin is a dangerous and deadly drug. More and more people use the drug, with the usage rate nearly doubling from 2007 to 2012. The fact that heroin use and addiction are so widespread makes it imperative for everyone to know as much as possible about...
Man imprisoned on false charge of heroin trafficking
Imagine spending over a month in a jail cell for possession of laundry detergent. That is exactly what one Florida resident had to endure earlier this year.The officer on duty attempted to pass off a large quantity of laundry soap as heroin, using it as...
Could the results of your Breathalyzer test be thrown out?
If law enforcement arrested you for DUI and used a Breathalyzer to measure your blood alcohol concentration level, how accurate were the results?Breathalyzer testing can be inaccurate as an incident in Philadelphia illustrates, and that could mean a whole different...