Nov 25, 2020 | Drugs
Florida’s medical marijuana program requires more than a verbal recommendation. Unauthorized possession can lead to charges, but an arrest and a particular penalty are never automatic from this article’s facts alone.A qualified patient generally needs a...
May 1, 2020 | Drugs
Florida law can prohibit giving a controlled medication to someone else even when no money changes hands. The particular charge and penalty depend on the substance, conduct, authorization, and evidence.Delivery can occur without a saleFlorida Statutes section 893.13...
Aug 3, 2018 | Drugs
A Florida drug possession charge depends on the substance, amount, authorization, and whether prosecutors allege actual or constructive possession. An arrest does not prove the charge.Possession and offense levelFlorida Statutes section 893.13 addresses possession and...
Mar 16, 2018 | Drugs
Florida distinguishes a sale from delivery of a controlled substance. Money need not change hands for a delivery allegation, but the charge and punishment depend on the precise drug and statutory subsection.Sharing is not automatically lawfulSection 893.13 prohibits...
Jun 7, 2017 | Drugs
After a drug possession arrest in Florida, the charge and next steps depend on the substance, amount, circumstances, and prior record. An arrest is an allegation; the state must prove the charged offense. Florida section 893.13 covers possession and other drug...
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