Drug Crimes

Florida statutes define drug trafficking as selling, buying, manufacturing, delivering, transporting, or possessing a controlled substance over a certain amount. Penalties vary based on the illicit substance, as well as how much of it you have in your possession at...

Pseudoephedrine is a medication that works as a nasal decongestant. It helps to relieve the symptoms of respiratory allergies, sinusitis and the common cold. It is an over-the-counter drug, not a controlled substance. However, if diverted from its intended users,...

The criminal charge of drug trafficking is an often-misunderstood concept. You do not have to sell anything to pick up a trafficking charge, because all that is necessary is possessing a certain amount of the drug. The threshold amount varies depending on the drug....

During the 2019 legislative session, Florida passed a number of criminal justice reforms that took effect during the first week of October. However, reform advocates call the bill a disappointment overall, even though the reforms exceed any made to the state's justice...

Drug trafficking is a serious offense that carries heavy penalties at both the state and federal level. However, not everyone realizes that simply possessing large, or even small, amounts of a controlled substance may be enough for the government to charge individuals...

Drug abuse and addiction is a common problem that impacts families across the country. A loved one may start using drugs to fulfill a need or socialize. Eventually, this can turn into tolerance, dependence and addiction. At this point, the drug consumes the person’s...