On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Jul 23, 2020 | Drug Crimes
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...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Jul 6, 2020 | Drug Crimes
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...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Jun 5, 2020 | Drug Crimes
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...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Mar 3, 2020 | Drug Crimes, Federal Crimes, Violent Crimes
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...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Feb 13, 2020 | Drug Crimes
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,...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Aug 28, 2019 | Drug Crimes
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...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Mar 26, 2019 | Drug Crimes
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...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Feb 14, 2019 | Drug Crimes
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...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Jan 3, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Drug crimes are taken seriously, especially in light of the opioid crisis. When people deal drugs that are known to lead to addiction, there is a high risk that those individuals could be sent to prison. Three men in Ocala have been sentenced for distributing heroin,...
On behalf of Law Office of David Mengers | Nov 3, 2018 | Drug Crimes
Florida has had more than its share of interesting politicians. With another election upon us, it’s not entirely surprising to see news of a politician in legal trouble. This time, it’s a candidate who lives about 300 miles south of Ocala. The 29-year-old...
