May 10, 2025 | Drugs
Florida drug charges are not defined simply by whether drugs were allegedly intended for personal use or sale. The exact charge may depend on the substance, its weight, the accused person’s knowledge and control, and other evidence. Understanding the difference...
Jul 5, 2023 | Drugs
A Florida drug possession case turns on the substance, evidence of possession and knowledge, and how police obtained and tested the item.Florida Statutes § 893.13 prohibits unauthorized possession of controlled substances. The charge and potential penalty vary by the...
Mar 2, 2022 | Drugs
Florida permits qualifying medical marijuana use under a regulated program. Recreational marijuana possession remains prohibited under state law.Florida Statutes § 381.986 governs medical marijuana. A qualified physician must certify an eligible patient, the patient...
Feb 3, 2022 | Drugs
A traffic stop and a suspected paraphernalia item raise separate questions: was the stop and search lawful, and can the state prove the item’s prohibited use or intended use?Florida Statutes § 893.145 defines drug paraphernalia by its use, intended use, or...
May 1, 2021 | Drugs
Florida drug court can provide treatment and supervision in some criminal cases, but admission and results depend on the program and case.Treatment-based drug courts combine substance-use treatment, judicial supervision, and accountability. Some programs operate...
Dec 1, 2020 | Drugs
Being near drugs does not automatically make someone a dealer. Florida charges depend on the alleged conduct, the substance, the evidence of possession or delivery, and the applicable statute.Possession, delivery, and traffickingFlorida Statutes section 893.13...
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