Drug sale charges must be carefully handled because they come with serious penalties through the court system and some collateral consequences in society. There are several different types of charges a person might face if they are caught with drugs in their...
Drug Crimes
Examining the legal standard for negligent prescribing
If you are a healthcare practitioner in Jacksonville, then you likely rightly follow the line of thinking that your first obligation is the well-being and satisfaction of your patients (even if that well-being requires the consistent use of prescription medications)....
How is intent to sell proven?
All of the drug offenses described in Florida’s state statutes carry with them significant criminal penalties. The potential for facing one such penalty after having been arrested in Jacksonville can be great. Can you imagine how much more so it may be if you are...
Incident at St. Augustine rest stop leads to drug arrest
Often, it is in the investigation of a certain event in Jacksonville where law enforcement officials may discover ancillary issues which lead to other seemingly unrelated criminal charges. While some may argue that one’s actions and behavior patterns would have...
Possession and other drug-related offenses
From drug possession to manufacturing, distribution and other offenses, the consequences of drug crime charges can have a permanent effect on your future. At Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, our Jacksonville law firm knows how difficult these allegations can...
Handling false drug offense allegations
If you are currently facing drug charges, you may be unsure of how your future will be affected. Unfortunately, you may have been accused of a drug-related offense that you did not commit and you could have no idea of what to do next. At Sheppard, White, Kachergus,...
The Medical Marijuana Amendment: How Does It Change Florida Law?
While the 2016 election is most notable for selecting the nation's next president, Florida voters are also deciding on some important amendments to the state's constitution. Not the least of which is Amendment 2, which is poised to legalize medical marijuana in...