Tag Archives: Clearwater Drug Crimes Defense Lawyers
Florida Drug Crime Defenses
If you are charged with a drug crime in Florida, there may be many defenses available for you. This article looks at some of the most common defenses that are used in court for drug crimes. It is important to note that the specific defense for any case will depend on the facts and… Read More »
Florida Marijuana Laws and Penalties
While many states have decided to legalize marijuana use, as of the date of this post, marijuana is still illegal in Florida for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Marijuana is a schedule one substance in Florida along with heroin and LSD as Florida has some of the harshest marijuana laws in the country. Possession… Read More »
Medical Necessity Defense And The Use of Marijuana
Marijuana is legal for recreational and medical use in several states in the U.S., however, it is not legal in Florida or under federal law for either use. A person using, growing, or in possession of marijuana is subject to criminal prosecution under Florida and federal law. However, there has been a question raised… Read More »
Flakka: The New King on the Florida Drug Scene
Over the past few months, Florida authorities have been increasingly concerned with “flakka,” a cheap, synthetic drug trend spreading throughout Florida. News reports and police have been captivated by the bizarre and paranoid behavior linked with use of the drug. In Fort Lauderdale, one man told police he was the mythical god Thor while… Read More »