Understanding Florida’s Drug Schedules and Penalties Florida law categorizes controlled substances into five schedules, based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical use. The higher the schedule, the more serious the offense for illegal possession, distribution, or trafficking. Florida’s … [Read more...] about Controlled Substance (Drug) Schedules & Penalties in Florida
Drug Charges
What does it mean to be charged with constructive possession of drugs?
Did you ever wonder how prosecutors are able to convict drug traffickers for possession of tons of illegal substances found on a cargo ship thousands of miles away? It’s because prosecutors can charge a defendant with the crime of constructive possession of drugs. Prosecutors will bring … [Read more...] about What does it mean to be charged with constructive possession of drugs?
What happens if I have marijuana in my car?
You may be keeping your eye on the MORE Act…but more needs to be done with it until it becomes law. As of this writing, the House of Representatives recently approved the bill that would remove marijuana from the list of dangerous drugs. Next step — the Senate. If it happens to become law, the … [Read more...] about What happens if I have marijuana in my car?
Possession with Intent to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver
In Okaloosa county and Walton county, drug arrests are on the rise. While possession alone is enough to warrant an arrest, under Florida Statute 893.13, no person is permitted to possess illegal substances (described in Florida Statute 893.03) with the intent to sell, manufacture or deliver. … [Read more...] about Possession with Intent to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver
The Over-Prosecution of Drug Overdose Cases
When someone dies from a drug overdose, it is natural to ask two questions: 1) “Why did this happen?” 2) “Who is to blame?” These concerns have come to a head in recent years over the opiate crisis in this county. However, I would suggest that the solution to the crisis requires more than brute … [Read more...] about The Over-Prosecution of Drug Overdose Cases
Constructive Possession Drug Defense In Florida
Black’s Law Dictionary defines constructive possession as “[c]ontrol or dominion over a property without actual possession or custody of it.” If a person is arrested for possession of drugs, they are alleged to have constructively possessed narcotics, a different set of elements must be proven to … [Read more...] about Constructive Possession Drug Defense In Florida