Phencyclidine, also known as PCP, Angel Dust, Tic Tac, or Crystal, is a Schedule II drug [under Florida Statute § 893.03] that causes amnesia, numbness, hallucinations, and sight distortions. Because of PCP’s high potential for abuse, Florida law enforcement officers and judges are striking down hard on users. Florida PCP...
If you have an outstanding warrant or were arrested in Florida but live out of state, it is important to understand what your options are and how to proceed in such a way that, hopefully, means you will not need to return to the state to resolve your case. Our...
There are three types of sobriety tests law enforcement officers may use when they pull someone over for suspected DUI, each of which we discuss in more detail below. If the driver performs poorly, the officer will likely require her to take a breathalyzer after the field sobriety test. If...
If you have a criminal case pending, it is a good idea to restrict or suspend your use of social media until your case is resolved. Investigators and prosecutors use evidence gleaned from social media all the time to charge, prosecute, locate, and convict people. And evidence they find on...
Unlawful sale, trafficking, or possession of flunitrazepam is a serious felony crime in Florida, punishable by imprisonment and substantial fines. Sold under the brand name Rohypnol (street name: roofies), flunitrazepam is a powerful sedative that doctors used to prescribe as a short-term treatment for insomnia. When mixed with alcohol, it...
There are few things worse in life than being accused of child abuse, especially for parents. The consequences of a child abuse conviction are severe and could including losing the right to raise your child or even see them on a regular basis. It is even worse if they are...
While some people might not think of animal abuse as a big deal, Florida law disagrees. The State of Florida currently has several animal abuse laws in place. These laws, which also detail the various animal abuse penalties, protect pets like cats and dogs as well as livestock like cattle,...
Even if you are under the age of 18, if you are arrested in Florida you can be tried and punished as an adult. In fact, between 2003 and 2008, the State of Florida led the nation in the total number of juveniles transferred into the adult court system, says...
Sale or possession of prescription drugs is a serious crime in Florida, punishable by imprisonment — sometimes a mandatory minimum sentence — and fines. The severity of the potential penalties depends on the type and amount of prescription drugs involved in the case. There are several valid defenses that can...
When the state convicts a defendant of a felony, he loses many of his civil rights, including the right to vote. This repercussion makes restoration of voting rights impossible — that is unless he applies for and receives “clemency.” What is clemency? The word clemency means to pardon or leniency....
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