Medical marijuana is legal in Florida, and has been since 2017. However, some professionals with a prescription are finding that their jobs are negatively impacted by using it. Some employers still require workers to pass a marijuana screening test before they start...
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Understanding the strict penalties for marijuana in Florida
It may seem to you that every couple of months, another state has legalized marijuana for recreational use, or decriminalized cannabis at the very least. With Florida being such an entertainment-centered state, you might think the law would be lenient toward those who...
Possession of Cannabis or Marijuana under 20 Grams
Possession of Cannabis or possession of marijuana under 20 Grams is a misdemeanor charge with the potential penalties of 1 year in the county jail, 1 year probation and a fine of 1,000 dollars. There is also a one year suspension of your driver's license if convicted....
DUI stop leads to arrest for marijuana
DUI doesn't always mean that a driver was under the influence of alcohol. Take for example two Pittsburgh Steelers who were pulled over yesterday. Running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount were charged with possession of marijuana following a routine traffic...
What the ‘Charlotte’s Web’ law means for marijuana users
When FL Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill last month that legalizes the use of a non-euphoric strain of marijuana to treat serious medical conditions (epilepsy, Lou Gehrig's disease, cancer, etc.), he opened up a new era in the drug war. The bill he signed is nicknamed...
Defending Marijuana Grow Houses
It needs to be said again: When it comes to marijuana, Florida is not Colorado. Just the other day, Florida police acted on an anonymous tip that led them to a home in the Miami area where they found a doghouse covering a crawl space that led them to over 60...
Floridians ready for medical & recreational marijuana
It's hard to beat back progress. The "drug war" is becoming increasingly unpopular, especially when it comes to marijuana. It seems like many states are ready to become the "new" Colorado, and Florida is one of them. A brand new poll shows a majority of Florida voters...
