Understanding Florida Marijuana Laws and Your Rights
- April 24th, 2023
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Florida marijuana laws have evolved over the years, reflecting a national trend over the last decade. The state has legalized medical marijuana for qualified individuals. Certain counties and municipalities have enacted their reforms regarding Florida laws on weed, providing for…
Types of Drug Charges in Florida
- October 17th, 2022
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It can be a scary and confusing time if you’re facing a drug charge. Knowing that drug charges often come with stiff penalties, you may fear for your future. A Florida criminal defense attorney can help you build a defense…
What to Expect from a First-Time Drug Possession Charge
- September 5th, 2022
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If you are facing a first-time possession charge, you may or may not go to jail. Just like many types of criminal charges, it depends on a number of factors. Even though it is your first-time charged with drugs, Florida…
LEGAL OR NOT, SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA IS NOTHING BUT TROUBLE
- May 4th, 2014
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Recently the state of Florida outlawed the sale of the chemicals marketed as “bath salts”, designating them a Schedule 1 substance. They tried to ban synthetic marijuana products as well, but a simple change in the formula had them back on…
RICK SCOTT RIPS BONG BILL INTO LAW
- July 5th, 2013
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On June 5th, 2013, Governor Rick Scott of Florida approved a bill known as House Bill 49 – Drug Paraphernalia Bill (aka “Bong Bill), making it illegal to possess certain drug paraphernalia that’s intended or designed for drug use. Pipe…
Bath Salt Drug Possession in Florida
- July 3rd, 2012
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Unless you’ve been living alone in a well-fortified abandoned military bunker, sustaining yourself on SPAM and Twinkies, you’ve probably already heard about Miami’s “bath salt zombie” case. This is what happened, according to U.S. News and World Report: Police are…
Drug-Addiction, A Crime We All Pay For
- May 24th, 2012
- Bruce Denson
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With a very short-sighted pen-stoke, Florida Governor Rick Scott recently vetoed House Bill 177: Inmate Reentry ( HB 177 ). A strongly supported bill that received a Senate vote of 40-0 and a House vote of 112-4. This was a…
First Synthetic Drug Arrest in Florida
- April 22nd, 2012
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As readers of this blog know, state lawmakers have been working hard to keep up with the development of synthetic drugs and have outlawed the sale of many cocaine and marijuana analogs. Those watching the development of Florida’s synthetic marijuana laws will…
ST PATRICK’S DAY DUI STATS
- March 13th, 2012
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St. Patrick’s Day brings a wealth of entertaining traditions: wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage… and, of course, drinking. Common St. Patrick’s Day drinks include green-tinted lager, traditional Guinness Stout, and Irish whiskeys like Jameson. It’s fun to indulge,…
CURRENT STATE OF SYNTHETIC DRUG CONTROL AND THE LAW
- February 25th, 2012
- Bruce Denson
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You see them in gas stations and on the internet, marketed as “potpourri,” “incense,” or “bath salts” under names like K2, Jazz, and Eclipse. What are these? They are synthetic substitutions for marijuana and cocaine, meant to be smoked or…