Substance abuse, directly or indirectly, affects many people in the state and across the U.S. Often because they struggle with drugs, some dealing with substance abuse issues find themselves facing criminal charges. Understanding the program may help people determine...
Criminal Law
Can you go to prison for drug possession in Florida?
After a drug possession arrest in Florida, you likely have concerns about potential prison time. While misdemeanor drug offenses may carry up to a year in jail, you could receive a prison sentence for a felony offense. Review the possible penalties for felony drug...
How does a DUI affect your job search?
Florida drivers with DUIs cannot put their job searches on hold. Despite their criminal charge, they still have careers to nurture. Chron explains how drunk driving charges impact job searches. When armed with facts, job candidates know where to focus their efforts....
What damages are available for wrongful death?
If you have a wrongful death case in Florida, the court may award you damages. The award is monetary in nature because this is a civil matter. You should not expect anyone to go to jail. Although, sometimes, the person may also face criminal charges that are separate...
DUI charges and imprisonment
If you are facing DUI charges, you need to understand the potential penalties associated with these allegations. Aside from losing your license, sustaining serious damage to your reputation, struggling to find a job and paying fines, you could face time behind bars....
Drug paraphernalia charges in Florida
If you are facing charges related to the possession, use, sale or manufacturing of drug paraphernalia, you need to immediately review your options and understand what is at stake. These charges could turn your life upside down, shattering your reputation and resulting...
What is the presumption of innocence?
You have many rights when you face a criminal charge. You probably know about your civil rights, including the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent. At the heart of the criminal justice system is another right: the presumption of innocence. According to...
Synthetic and semi-synthetic opioids
Florida is one of the states where the misuse of opioid drugs has reached epidemic levels. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 70% of all overdose deaths in Florida involved opioids as of 2018. Between 2015 and 2018, there has been a...
Measuring the accuracy of roadside breath tests
In Florida and throughout the country, law enforcement officers often use roadside breath tests to measure drivers’ blood alcohol content levels. Drivers who have a BAC level of 0.08 or higher may be charged with a DUI. Yet, studies show that breath test device...