Maybe you woke up with a stiff neck, so you grabbed your roommate's muscle relaxers out of the medicine cabinet. Perhaps you hadn’t been able to get to the pharmacy to pick up a refill on your prescription, so a friend agreed to give you some of their medication,...
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3 men arrested, accused of serious drug trafficking, sales in Ocala
When the authorities arrest individuals accused of drug crimes, they normally take their time with investigating before they do so. Take, for example, this case out of Ocala in which three people have been accused of selling narcotics. The Ocala Police Department was...
Medications that treat opioid addiction
People with addictions to opioids may undergo medication-assisted treatment. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration defines MAT as a "whole-patient" approach to treating substance use disorder by combining behavioral therapies and counseling...
What is fentanyl?
In 2017, Florida lawmakers passed a bill that requires mandatory minimum sentencing for any person possessing fentanyl. Those possessing between 4 and 14 grams of the synthetic opioid face at least three years in prison. Possession of between 14 and 28 grams entails a...
Penalties and risks of sharing prescription drugs
When a friend or acquaintance isn’t doing well, physically or emotionally, your natural instinct might be to drop whatever you are doing to try and help them. However, the last thing you should do is share some of your prescription drugs with them. Maybe your ADHD...
Can I keep my charges from becoming a felony?
Felonies are the most serious crimes. They carry severe consequences, including prison time and long-term probation. If convicted, you might not be able to vote or own a firearm. The social and professional problems alone could be lifechanging. It can impact the rest...
What is the difference between drug distribution and trafficking?
Drug charges are a serious matter, yet misconceptions exist about the two types of charges beyond drug possession. Drug possession, which is the most common drug crime at the state level, is fairly straightforward. However, drug distribution and drug trafficking,...
Can you give away or sell prescription medications?
You're a patient, which means that you have plenty of prescriptions that you have to fill and take regularly. Over time, your medical bills added up, and now you're swimming in debt. One of the medications you have is in high demand. You still fill it every month, but...
New bill could change Florida’s criminal justice system
Many changes may be coming to Florida's criminal justice system, which is wonderful news for those who may be accused of drug-related offenses. The Florida First Step Act is moving through the Senate, and it could potentially eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for...
El Chapo jury finds him guilty
Well-known drug lord, El Chapo, whose real name is Joaquín Guzman Loera, has been found guilty of the charges against him in court. The 61-year-old could be sentenced to spend the remainder of his life in prison for drug trafficking and conspiracy. The jury had...
