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 Criminal Attorney For Possession with Intent to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver
Drug Charges
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
Criminal Attorney For Prescription Drug Fraud Charges In Okaloosa County
Defense Law Firm Helping Residents In Fort Walton Beach, Destin & Elsewhere In Okaloosa County Charged With Prescription Drug Fraud There are two main categories of Prescription Drug Fraud Crimes. The first is called Uttering a Prescription of a Controlled Substance. The second, and much … [Read more...] about Criminal Attorney For Prescription Drug Fraud Charges In Okaloosa County
Penalties & Fines For Various Drug Possession Convictions In Okaloosa County
Arrested For Drug Possession In Okaloosa County? Call Me To Discuss - It's Free Florida has been leading the way in ramping-up penalties for just about every sort of drug related crime. Even though criminal justice experts from both prosecution and defense camps agree that the war on drugs was a … [Read more...] about Penalties & Fines For Various Drug Possession Convictions In Okaloosa County
What Are The Penalties For Trafficking Or Possession Of Prescription Painkillers In Okaloosa County?
People from all walks of life use prescription medications. There are many different names of painkillers and they serve a useful purpose, but many fall prey to overuse and abuse, which leads to arrests for Trafficking of Prescription Painkillers or Possession of Prescription Painkillers. The … [Read more...] about What Are The Penalties For Trafficking Or Possession Of Prescription Painkillers In Okaloosa County?