Doctors have to estimate how much medication to give someone. With the exception of certain drugs that require a specific dose for a set amount of time, like antibiotics, the need for medication often depends on someone's physical response to treatment and the...
Drug Crimes
3 mundane practices that can lead to Florida drug charges
Possessing, using, manufacturing and selling certain substances are all against the law. Engaging in these activities with any controlled or prohibited substance violates Florida state law and federal law. Individuals engaged in the drug trade or struggling with...
Does jail time help with addiction?
Many people who are arrested on drug charges are actually just addicted to those drugs. For instance, there are many stories about people using painkillers to treat authentic ailments and then becoming addicted to them over time. This could happen, for example, with...
Will Florida legalize testing tools that prevent drug deaths?
Drug paraphernalia laws in states across the country – including Florida – are typically very broad. They often include items that are used to test substances. Florida law regarding paraphernalia includes “testing equipment used, intended for use, or designed for use...
The distinction between drug distribution and trafficking
The criminal justice system in America has many moving parts. Often, this can lead to confusion over the specifics of criminal offenses. A prime example of this lies with the distinction between drug distribution and trafficking. Understanding the difference between...
3 possible defenses for your drug possession charges in Florida
Things can get pretty difficult if you are facing drug possession charges in Florida. Depending on the quantity and type of drugs in question, you could be staring at felony charges which attract stiff penalties. Therefore, it is important to counter such charges,...
What constitutes drug possession?
People often think that possession of drugs means that the police officer found drugs on their person. In some cases, this is true -- but it’s not always the way charges happen. Understanding what really goes into a possession charge can make it easier to participate...
What is ‘constructive’ drug possession?
Residents of Jacksonville already know that Florida has some of the harshest drug laws in the nation. Unfortunately, not enough people know that drug charges may arise even if police officers fail to find illegal substances in your immediate possession. Under the...
Could recreational marijuana become legal in Florida?
The road to marijuana legalization has been a slow one in Florida. Medical marijuana has only been legal since 2017, and even that has only been legal in smokable form since 2019. Now, two Florida state legislators are trying once again to legalize marijuana for...
Could drug court help you?
Many people who are facing drug possession charges are addicted to the substance they were found to be in possession of. Unfortunately, addiction isn’t a reason for the person to break the law. This means that they might still face criminal charges for having the...